HB 1497-FN (2024): restricting trial courts in criminal matters from imposing certain sentences following a plea bargain.

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HB 1497-FN (2024)

restricting trial courts in criminal matters from imposing certain sentences following a plea bargain.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 2024, with 2 people signed in online: 1 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on March 6, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 19–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 21, 2024 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 2024, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
  • March 6, 2024, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208

Votes

  • March 21, 2024, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Judiciary
  • February 14, 2024: Public Hearing: 02/14/2024 11:15 am LOB 206-208
  • March 6, 2024: Executive Session: 03/06/2024 10:00 am LOB 206-208
  • March 6, 2024: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/06/2024 (Vote 19-1; CC)
  • March 21, 2024: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/21/2024

Laws It Would Change

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