HB 615-FN (2021): reducing the penalty for certain first offense drug possession charges.

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HB 615-FN (2021)

reducing the penalty for certain first offense drug possession charges.

Status: Died on the table
Term: 2021-2022
House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee voted 15–6 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2021-0124h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2021-0124h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 24, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On February 24, 2021 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 24, 2021 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee voted unanimously, 24–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. It crossed to the Senate on April 1, 2021 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. On April 7, 2021 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On April 7, 2021 the House failed “Reconsider” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Jason Osborne. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On April 29, 2021 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 05/06/2021, RC 24Y-0N”, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 6, 2021 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 05/13/21, RC 23Y-0N”, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 13, 2021 the Senate rejected a motion to kill it on a voice vote. On May 13, 2021 the Senate rejected a motion to pass it. A floor amendment (2021-1418s), offered by Sen. Bradley, was rejected on a roll call 12–12 on May 13, 2021. On May 13, 2021 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. The bill died on the table under Senate Rule 3-23 at adjournment on June 24, 2021, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Hearings and Sessions

January 27, 2021, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
March 10, 2021, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means
April 13, 2021, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary

Votes

February 24, 2021, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0124h — voice vote, passed
April 7, 2021, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
April 7, 2021, House: Reconsider — voice vote, failed
May 13, 2021, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, failed
May 13, 2021, Senate: Divide 2 & 5 — yeas 6, nays 18, failed
May 13, 2021, Senate: Divide Remainder — yeas 2, nays 22, failed
May 13, 2021, Senate: Floor Amendment 1418s — yeas 12, nays 12, failed
May 13, 2021, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
January 27, 2021: Public Hearing: 01/27/2021 09:30 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/91386255102 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
February 1, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-0124h (Vote 15-6; RC)
February 24, 2021: Amendment #2021-0124h : AA VV 02/24/2021
February 24, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0124h: MA VV 02/24/2021
February 24, 2021: Referred to Ways and Means 02/24/2021
March 10, 2021: Public Hearing: 03/10/2021 10:30 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/99357402693 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
March 31, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 24-0; CC)
April 1, 2021: Introduced 04/01/2021 and Referred to Judiciary
April 7, 2021: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/07/2021
April 7, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. Osborne): MF VV 04/07/2021
April 8, 2021: Remote Hearing: 04/13/2021, 02:15 pm; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
April 29, 2021: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 04/29/2021
April 29, 2021: Sen. Bradley Moved to Special Order to 05/06/2021, RC 24Y-0N, MA; 04/29/2021
May 6, 2021: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 05/06/2021
May 6, 2021: Sen. Bradley Moved to Special Order to 05/13/21, RC 23Y-0N, MA; 05/06/2021
May 13, 2021: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 05/13/2021
May 13, 2021: Inexpedient to Legislate, MF, VV; 05/13/2021
May 13, 2021: Sen. Whitley Moved Ought to Pass; 05/13/2021
May 13, 2021: Sen. Whitley Moved to divide the Question on Ought to Pass; Sections 2 and 5 and then the Remainder of Bill and Effective Date; 05/13/2021
May 13, 2021: The Chair ruled the Question Divisible; 05/13/2021
May 13, 2021: Ought to Pass: Sections 2 and 5, RC 6Y-18N, MF; 05/13/2021
May 13, 2021: Ought to Pass : Remainder of Bill and Effective Date, RC 2Y-22N, MF; 05/13/2021
May 13, 2021: Sen. Bradley Moved Ought to Pass; 05/13/2021
May 13, 2021: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment #2021-1418s , RC 12Y-12N, AF; 05/13/2021
May 13, 2021: Sen. Bradley Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 05/13/2021
May 13, 2021: Pending Motion Ought to Pass; 05/13/2021
June 24, 2021: Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, Adjournment 06/24/2021

Laws It Would Change

RSA 318-B:26