HB 1521-FN (1994): restricting the courts' penalties for civil and criminal contempt.

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HB 1521-FN (1994)

restricting the courts' penalties for civil and criminal contempt.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 15, 1994. On February 15, 1994 the House adopted “Special Order to 03/10/1994” on a voice vote. On March 10, 1994 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Hemon (Straf 11) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB

Votes

  • February 15, 1994, House: Special Order to 03/10/1994 — voice vote, passed
  • March 10, 1994, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ7,P197
  • January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 03/10/94
  • February 2, 1994: HEARING FEB02 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 4, 1994: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB15 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • February 15, 1994: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP HEMON; HJ26,P757
  • February 15, 1994: SPECIAL ORDER TO MAR10, REP A TORR MA VV; HJ26,P800
  • March 10, 1994: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ34,P1065

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1281 (1996): restricting the courts' penalties for civil and criminal contempt.

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