HB 395 (1994): relative to death with dignity for certain persons suffering terminal illness.

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HB 395 (1994)

relative to death with dignity for certain persons suffering terminal illness.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • 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 February 4, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 15–2. On February 18, 1993 the House adopted “Recommit” on a voice vote. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee by a vote of 14–2. On March 17, 1993 the bill was referred to the Judiciary committee. The committee held work sessions on May 4, 1993 and June 29, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends by a vote of 11–5. On January 6, 1994 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 11 to 0.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Guest (Graf 10) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Copenhaver (Graf 10)
  • Rep. McIlwaine (Graf 3)
  • Rep. P. Brown (Graf 11)
  • Rep. McGovern (Rock 35)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 1993, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RMS206-208,LOB
  • March 2, 1993, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB

Votes

  • February 18, 1993, House: Recommit — voice vote, passed
  • January 6, 1994, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ8,P117
  • January 6, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/06/93 DUE ON 02/10/93
  • February 4, 1993: HEARING FEB04 10:00 RMS206-208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 10, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB18 (VOTE 15-2)
  • February 17, 1993: PROP COMM AM<1488>(NEW TITLE); HC20A,P373-376
  • February 18, 1993: RECOMMITTED TO JUDICIARY, REP LOWN MA VV; HJ24,P521
  • February 18, 1993: NEW EXEC SESSION MAR02 01:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • March 10, 1993: MAJ REPORT RE-REF FOR MAR17 (VOTE 14-2)
  • March 17, 1993: REP ROSE SUBST ITL, ML VV; RE-REFERRED TO JUDICIARY VV;HJ41,P1007
  • May 4, 1993: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESS MAY04 & MAY06 10:00 RM208,LOB :JUD
  • June 29, 1993: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION JUN29 (LUNCH BREAK?) RM208,LOB
  • September 16, 1993: RE-REF MAJ REPORT REF FOR STUDY FOR 01/06/94 (VOTE: 11-5)
  • January 6, 1994: REFERRED TO JUDICIARY FOR INTERIM STUDY VV; HJ8,P298
  • June 22, 1994: INT STUDY REPORT: NOT REC FOR LEG IN 1995 (VOTE: 11-0)

Related Bills

  • HB 1275 (1992): relative to death with dignity for certain persons suffering terminal illness.

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