SB 570-FN (2024): establishing a misdemeanor for first-offense controlled drug possession.

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SB 570-FN (2024)

establishing a misdemeanor for first-offense controlled drug possession.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • 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 kill it. On March 7, 2024 the Senate voted to kill it.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 2024, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • March 7, 2024, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 16, nays 8, 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, 01:45 pm
  • March 7, 2024: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 03/07/2024, Vote 3-2; SC 9A
  • March 7, 2024: Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 16Y-8N, MA ; 03/07/2024

Laws It Would Change

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