HB 328-FN (2023): an act legalizing certain controlled substances for persons 21 years of age or older.
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HB 328-FN (2023)
an act legalizing certain controlled substances for persons 21 years of age or older.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2023. The committee met in executive session on February 24, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–3 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. On March 16, 2023 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 290–76.
Sponsors
- Rep. Kevin Verville (R - Rock 2) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 26, 2023, 3:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, SH Reps Hall
- February 24, 2023, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
Votes
- March 16, 2023, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 290, nays 76, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 01/05/2023 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 26, 2023: Public Hearing: 01/26/2023 03:00 pm SH Reps Hall
- February 24, 2023: Executive Session: 02/24/2023 09:00 am LOB 202-204
- February 24, 2023: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate HB328-FN 02/24/2023 (Vote 17-3; RC)
- March 7, 2023: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- March 16, 2023: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 290-76 03/16/2023