HB 1232-FN (2022): reducing the penalty for first offense drug possession and repealing certain mandatory minimum sentences.

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HB 1232-FN (2022)

reducing the penalty for first offense drug possession and repealing certain mandatory minimum sentences.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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 12, 2022. The committee met in executive session on January 12, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–1 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 10, 2022 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on June 2, 2022. The committee met in executive session on June 2, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 11 to 4.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2022, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 205-207
  • January 12, 2022, 1:45 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • June 2, 2022, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 205-207
  • June 2, 2022, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204

Votes

  • March 10, 2022, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 12, 2022: Public Hearing: 01/12/2022 01:45 pm LOB 202-204
  • January 12, 2022: Executive Session: 01/12/2022 01:00 pm LOB 205-207
  • February 19, 2022: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study (Vote 17-1; CC)
  • March 10, 2022: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/10/2022
  • June 2, 2022: Full Committee Work Session: 06/02/2022 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  • June 2, 2022: Executive Session: 06/02/2022 09:30 am LOB 205-207
  • October 26, 2022: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 11-4)

Laws It Would Change

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