HB 1275 (1992): relative to death with dignity for certain persons suffering terminal illness.

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HB 1275 (1992)

relative to death with dignity for certain persons suffering terminal illness.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1992 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 1992. The majority recommended that the House study it after the session ends, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 11–6. On March 3, 1992 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on June 3, 1992 and June 17, 1992. The committee met in executive session on October 6, 1992 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Inexpedient to Legislate”, by a vote of 15 to 1.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Corte (Straf 6) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Copenhaver (Graf 12)
  • Rep. Guest (Graf 12)
  • Rep. Teague (Merr 18)
  • Rep. P. Brown (Graf 11)
  • Sen. Oleson (SD1)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 1992, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RMS206-208,LOB
  • June 17, 1992, 10:00 AM: work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB :JUDICIARY
  • September 22, 1992, 10:00 AM: work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • October 6, 1992, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB

Votes

  • March 3, 1992, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
  • January 8, 1992: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/08/92 DUE ON 02/26/92
  • January 30, 1992: HEARING JAN30 09:00 RMS206-208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 26, 1992: MAJ REPORT REF FOR STUDY FOR MAR03 (VOTE 11-6)
  • February 26, 1992: MIN REPORT ITL
  • March 3, 1992: REFERRED TO JUDICIARY FOR INTERIM STUDY VV; HJ52,P1352
  • June 3, 1992: INT STUDY CIVIL SUBCOM MEETING JUN03 10:00 RM208,LOB :JUD
  • June 17, 1992: INT STUDY WORK SESSION JUN17 10:00 RM208,LOB :JUDICIARY
  • June 26, 1992: INT STUDY (FULL COMM) PUB HG & WK SESS SEP22 10:00 RM208,LOB
  • October 6, 1992: INT STUDY EXEC SESS OCT06 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUD
  • October 6, 1992: INT STUDY REPORT (ITL) FILED (VOTE 15-1)

Related Bills

  • HB 395 (1994): relative to death with dignity for certain persons suffering terminal illness.

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