HB 18 (1989): decriminalizing adultery.
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HB 18 (1989)
decriminalizing adultery.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1989-1990
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 1989 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 14–4. On February 9, 1989 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 16, 1989 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 22, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On March 30, 1989 the Senate voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Rep. Green (Hills 36) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 25, 1989, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
- March 22, 1989, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM 212
Votes
- February 9, 1989, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
- January 4, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/04/89 DUE ON 02/28/89
- January 25, 1989: HEARING 01/25/89 11:00 RM208,LOB FOR:JUDICIARY
- February 1, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP For:2/9 VOTE (14-4 )
- February 9, 1989: REP HATCH SUBST ITL, ML RC (149-201), PASSED/ADOPTED VV HJ21, P342-45 + 347
- February 16, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
- March 22, 1989: HEARING 3/22/89 1:30 RM 212 FOR:JUDICIARY
- March 27, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT ITL
- March 30, 1989: ITL REPORT ADOPTED