HB 1031 (2022): prohibiting law enforcement from encrypting public frequencies.

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HB 1031 (2022)

prohibiting law enforcement from encrypting public frequencies.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2022. The committee met in executive session on January 14, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–5 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 10, 2022 the House adopted “Lay HB1031 on Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Abbas.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 2022, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • January 14, 2022, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204

Votes

  • March 10, 2022, House: Lay HB1031 on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 14, 2022: Public Hearing: 01/14/2022 10:30 am LOB 202-204
  • January 14, 2022: Executive Session: 01/14/2022 10:30 am LOB 202-204
  • February 8, 2022: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 12-5; RC)
  • March 10, 2022: Lay HB1031 on Table (Rep. Abbas): MA VV 03/10/2022

Laws It Would Change

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