HCR 11 (1991): relative to abortion drug RU486.

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HCR 11 (1991)

relative to abortion drug RU486.

  • Status: Adopted by both chambers
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on February 5, 1991 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 7, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 11–6. On March 19, 1991 the House adopted “Suspend Rules to consider on 03/19/1991”, on a motion by Rep. Gross & Chambers. On March 19, 1991 the House voted to adopt it on a roll call 211–130. It crossed to the Senate on March 28, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 1, 1991. The majority recommended that the Senate kill it, and the minority recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 16, 1991 the Senate voted to adopt it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Gilmore (Straf 7) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. K. Wheeler (Straf 4)
  • Rep. Burling (Sull 1)
  • Sen. McLane (SD15)

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 7, 1991, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • May 1, 1991, 11:40 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • May 16, 1991, Senate: Adopt — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO HEALTH HS&EA; HJ23,P306
  • February 8, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON MAR14
  • March 7, 1991: HEARING MAR07 09:30 RM205,LOB FOR: HEALTH
  • March 14, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR20 (VOTE 11-6)
  • March 19, 1991: REPS GROSS & CHAMBERS SUSP RULES TO CONSIDER ON MAR19, MA 2/3VV; HJ53A,P1142
  • March 19, 1991: ADOPTED RC(211-130); HJ53B,P1188-1191 + 1199
  • March 28, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ14,P211
  • May 1, 1991: HEARING MAY01 11:40 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • May 15, 1991: COMM MAJ REPORT ITL MAY16
  • May 15, 1991: COMM MIN REPORT OTP
  • May 16, 1991: OTP, MA RC(13-9); ADOPTED VV; SJ26,P388 + 402

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