HB 1381 (1992): establishing a procedure to be used in the absence of a living will if the wishes of the terminally ill or permanently unconscious patient were known to other persons.

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HB 1381 (1992)

establishing a procedure to be used in the absence of a living will if the wishes of the terminally ill or permanently unconscious patient were known to other persons.

  • 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 22, 1992. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends by a vote of 12–5. On March 3, 1992 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on June 3, 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 16 to 0.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Gilmore (Straf 7) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Nordgren (Graf 12)
  • Rep. K. Foster (Ches 17)
  • Rep. A. Torr (Straf 6)
  • Sen. Hollingworth (SD23)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 1992, 2:00 PM: hearing, 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 22, 1992: HEARING JAN22 02:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 26, 1992: MAJ REPORT REF FOR STUDY FOR MAR03 (VOTE 12-5)
  • March 3, 1992: REFERRED TO JUDICIARY FOR INTERIM STUDY VV; HJ52,P1353
  • June 3, 1992: INT STUDY CIVIL SUBCOM MEETING JUN03 10:00 RM208,LOB :JUD
  • October 6, 1992: INT STUDY EXEC SESS OCT06 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUD
  • October 6, 1992: INT STUDY REPORT (ITL) FILED (VOTE 16-0)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 460 (1995): establishing a procedure to be used in the absence of a living will if the wishes of the terminally ill or permanently unconscious patient were known to other persons.

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