HB 650 (1993): requiring a judge to give certain instructions to the jury in any criminal case or in a civil case whenever government is a party to the trial.

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HB 650 (1993)

requiring a judge to give certain instructions to the jury in any criminal case or in a civil case whenever government is a party to the trial.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1993 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 12–2. On March 3, 1993 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. D. Welch (Rock 18) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 1993, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB

Votes

  • March 3, 1993, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ14,P243
  • January 7, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/14/93 DUE ON 02/18/93
  • January 28, 1993: HEARING JAN28 10:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 11, 1993: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR03 (VOTE 12-2)
  • March 3, 1993: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ31,P731

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1133 (1992): requiring a judge to give certain instructions to the jury in any criminal case or in a civil case whenever government is a party to the trial.

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