HB 1293 (1992): reducing the penalty for adultery from a misdemeanor to a violation.
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HB 1293 (1992)
reducing the penalty for adultery from a misdemeanor to a violation.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 1992 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 1992. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 14–2. On March 3, 1992 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 4, 1992 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 1992. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On April 21, 1992 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Harland (Sull 8) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 1992, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
- April 6, 1992, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
Votes
- March 3, 1992, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 21, 1992, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — 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 21, 1992: HEARING JAN21 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- February 26, 1992: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR03 (VOTE 14-2)
- February 27, 1992: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); HC43,P1022-1023
- March 3, 1992: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ52,P1352-1353 + 1381
- March 4, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
- April 6, 1992: HEARING APR06 02:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- April 20, 1992: COMM REPORT ITL APR21
- April 21, 1992: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ19,P457