Key Votes
HB 1526 - Reduces Penalties for Possession of Less than One-Half Ounce of Marijuana - Key Vote
New Hampshire Key Votes
Stages
- May 2, 2012 Senate "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed
- March 8, 2012 House Bill Passed
- Jan. 4, 2012 Introduced
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Issues
Stage Details
Legislation - "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed (Senate) - May 2, 2012
NOTE: THIS IS AN "INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE" VOTE AND IS A VOTE TO KILL THE PIECE OF LEGISLATION. IF THE VOTE SUCCEEDS, THE LEGISLATION DIES. IF THE VOTE FAILS, THE LEGISLATION IS STILL UP FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE CHAMBER.
Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (162-161) - March 8, 2012 (Key vote)
Title: Reduces Penalties for Possession of Less than One-Half Ounce of Marijuana
Vote to pass a bill that amends the penalties for possession of less than one-half ounce of marijuana.
-Specifies that any individual aged 18 and older in possession of less than one-half ounce of marijuana is subject to the following penalties (Sec. 1):
-A violation and a fine of no more than $250 for a first offense;
-A violation and a fine of no more than $500 for a second offense; and
-A Class A misdemeanor and a fine of no more than $1000 for a third or subsequent offense.
-Authorizes a court to order an individual under the age 21 to complete a drug awareness program or community service within 1 year of the date of the offense (Sec.1).
Legislation - Introduced (House) - Jan. 4, 2012
Title: Reduces Penalties for Possession of Less than One-Half Ounce of Marijuana
Sponsors
- William Panek (NH - R) (Out Of Office)
