HB 1400 (2022): prohibiting law enforcement from using the scent of marijuana as probable cause for a search.
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HB 1400 (2022)
prohibiting law enforcement from using the scent of marijuana as probable cause for a search.
- Status: Died on the table
- 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 February 23, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–8 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 15, 2022 the House adopted “Lay HB1400 on Table” on a division vote 168–157, on a motion by Rep. Abbas.
Sponsors
- Rep. Amanda Bouldin (D - Hills 12) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 2022, 1:45 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
- February 23, 2022, 1:45 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
Votes
- March 15, 2022, House: Lay HB1400 on Table — yeas 168, nays 157, 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 01:45 pm LOB 202-204
- February 23, 2022: Executive Session: 02/23/2022 01:45 pm LOB 202-204
- March 9, 2022: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 12-8; RC)
- March 15, 2022: Lay HB1400 on Table (Rep. Abbas): MA DV 168-157 03/15/2022