SB 415-FN (2024): relative to the penalty for certain fentanyl-related offenses.

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SB 415-FN (2024)

relative to the penalty for certain fentanyl-related 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 Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 2024. The committee voted 3–2 to recommend that the Senate pass it. On March 7, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 7, 2024 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2024, with 27 people signed in online: 4 in support and 23 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on March 29, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–8 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 2, 2024 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 19, 2024. The committee met in executive session on September 19, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 9 to 8.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 2024, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • March 20, 2024, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • March 29, 2024, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • September 19, 2024, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • September 19, 2024, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204

Votes

  • March 7, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 18, nays 6, passed
  • May 2, 2024, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: To Be Introduced 01/03/2024 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 11, 2024: Hearing: 01/11/2024, Room 100, SH, 10:00 am
  • March 7, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/07/2024, Vote 3-2
  • March 7, 2024: Ought to Pass : RC 18Y-6N, MA; OT3rdg; 03/07/2024
  • March 7, 2024: Introduced 03/07/2024 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • March 20, 2024: Public Hearing: 03/20/2024 02:00 pm LOB 202-204
  • March 29, 2024: Executive Session: 03/29/2024 01:30 pm LOB 202-204
  • March 29, 2024: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 03/29/2024 (Vote 12-8; RC)
  • May 2, 2024: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 05/02/2024
  • September 19, 2024: Full Committee Work Session: 09/19/2024 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  • September 19, 2024: Executive Session: 09/19/2024 01:00 pm LOB 202-204
  • October 31, 2024: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 9-8)

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