HB 1340 (2022): relative to the definition of "domestic violence" and relative to criminal convictions for domestic violence.
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HB 1340 (2022)
relative to the definition of "domestic violence" and relative to criminal convictions for domestic violence.
- Status: Killed
- 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 21, 2022. The committee met in executive session on January 21, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 16, 2022 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote. On February 17, 2022 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 322–26.
Sponsors
- Rep. Max Abramson (R - Rock 37) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 2022, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
- January 21, 2022, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
Votes
- February 16, 2022, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
- February 17, 2022, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 322, nays 26, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 21, 2022: Public Hearing: 01/21/2022 10:30 am LOB 202-204
- January 21, 2022: Executive Session: 01/21/2022 10:30 am LOB 202-204
- February 3, 2022: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 21-0; CC)
- February 16, 2022: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/16/2022
- February 17, 2022: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DV 322-26 02/17/2022
- March 21, 2022: Removed from Consent (Rep. Abramson) 02/16/2022