HB 240 (1993): modifying the definition of obscene material.
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HB 240 (1993)
modifying the definition of obscene material.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1993-1994
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 1993 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 15–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 18, 1993. On February 18, 1993 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. A. Smith (Rock 26) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 12, 1993, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
Votes
- February 18, 1993, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ8,P111
- January 6, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/06/93 DUE ON 02/10/93
- January 12, 1993: HEARING JAN12 01:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- February 10, 1993: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB18 (VOTE 15-1;CC)
- February 18, 1993: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP A SMITH; HJ24,P489
- February 18, 1993: REP A SMITH SUBST RE-REF, ML RC(56-279); ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ24,P534-536