HB 1251 (2024): relative to law enforcement officials appearing in court as an attorney.
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HB 1251 (2024)
relative to law enforcement officials appearing in court as an attorney.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2024, with 6 people signed in online: 1 in support and 5 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 24, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 1, 2024 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Douglas Trottier (R - Belk 8) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Mike Bordes (R - Belk 5)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 24, 2024, 3:15 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
- January 24, 2024, 3:15 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
Votes
- February 1, 2024, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Judiciary
- January 24, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/24/2024 03:15 pm LOB 206-208
- January 24, 2024: Executive Session: 01/24/2024 03:15 pm LOB 206-208
- January 24, 2024: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/24/2024 (Vote 13-0; CC)
- February 1, 2024: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/01/2024