HB 1539-FN (2024): relative to annulling, resentencing, or discontinuing prosecution of certain cannabis offenses.
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HB 1539-FN (2024)
relative to annulling, resentencing, or discontinuing prosecution of certain cannabis offenses.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2024, with 33 people signed in online: 31 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 23, 2024 and March 13, 2024. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 14–6. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 28, 2024 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 283–80. It crossed to the Senate and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 25, 2024. On May 15, 2024 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 05/16/2024, Without Objection”. The committee voted 3–2 to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends. On May 16, 2024 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Jonah Wheeler (D - Hills 33) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Alissandra Murray (D - Hills 20)
- Rep. Heath Howard (D - Straf 4)
- Rep. Renee Monteil (D - Ches 15)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 21, 2024, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
- February 23, 2024, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
- March 13, 2024, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
- April 25, 2024, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
Votes
- March 28, 2024, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 283, nays 80, passed
- May 16, 2024, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 26, 2024: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 01/26/2024 11:00 am LOB 202-204
- February 21, 2024: Public Hearing: 02/21/2024 11:00 am LOB 202-204
- February 23, 2024: Executive Session: 02/23/2024 09:30 am LOB 202-204
- March 13, 2024: Executive Session: 03/13/2024 10:00 am LOB 202-204
- March 13, 2024: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/13/2024 (Vote 14-6; RC)
- March 20, 2024: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- March 21, 2024: Introduced 03/21/2024 and Referred to Judiciary
- March 28, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA RC 283-80 03/28/2024
- April 25, 2024: Hearing: 04/25/2024, Room 100, SH, 01:30 pm
- May 15, 2024: Special Order to 05/16/2024, Without Objection, MA; 05/15/2024
- May 16, 2024: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/16/2024, Vote 3-2
- May 16, 2024: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/16/2024