HB 1209 (1996): establishing the crime of malicious harassment.

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HB 1209 (1996)

establishing the crime of malicious harassment.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Corrections and Criminal Justice
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Corrections and Criminal Justice committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 9, 1996. The committee held work sessions on January 17, 1996, January 24, 1996 and January 30, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 1996 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. D. Soucy (Hills 42) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Buckley (Hills 44)
  • Rep. McCann (Straf 11)
  • Sen. J. King (SD18)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 1996, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
  • January 17, 1996, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
  • January 24, 1996, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
  • January 30, 1996, 12:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CORR & CJ; HJ4,P127
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • January 9, 1996: HEARING JAN09 11:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR & CJ
  • January 11, 1996: (SUBCOM CHR: REP V CLARK)
  • January 17, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN17 10:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR&CJ
  • January 24, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN24 01:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR&CJ
  • January 30, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN30 NOON RM204,LOB FOR: CORR&CJ
  • February 5, 1996: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB15 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • February 15, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ27,P957

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