HB 1423 (1990): declaring that life begins at conception.

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HB 1423 (1990)

declaring that life begins at conception.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1990 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 1990. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 15–3. On February 13, 1990 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote. On February 13, 1990 the House failed “Reconsider” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Burling.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Foote (Hills 39) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Bicknell (Hills 22)
  • Rep. Brady (Hills 33)
  • Rep. Wheeler (Hills 10)
  • Rep. Bolduc (Belk 10)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 1990, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, REP'S HALL

Votes

  • February 13, 1990, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
  • February 13, 1990, House: Reconsider — voice vote, failed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1990: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ7,P245
  • January 3, 1990: IN SEAT POCKET ON 1/3/90 DUE ON 2/8/90
  • January 24, 1990: HEARING JAN24 09:30 REP'S HALL FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 1, 1990: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB13 (VOTE 15-3)
  • February 1, 1990: MIN REPORT OTP
  • February 13, 1990: REP HULTGREN SUBST OTP, ML RC(103-250); ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ37,P1195-1198
  • February 13, 1990: REP BURLING MOVED TO RECONSIDER, ML VV; HJ37,P1222

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