HB 1542 (1996): authorizing the chief justice of the supreme court to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate governmental corruption.

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HB 1542 (1996)

authorizing the chief justice of the supreme court to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate governmental corruption.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 1996. The committee held work sessions on February 13, 1996, February 14, 1996, February 20, 1996 and February 21, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 12–5. On March 6, 1996 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Trombly (Merr 4) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 1996, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
  • February 20, 1996, 12:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
  • February 21, 1996, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB

Votes

  • March 6, 1996, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ4,P138
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • February 8, 1996: HEARING FEB08 02:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 12, 1996: (SUBCOM CHR: REP HART)
  • February 12, 1996: //CANCELLED//SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB15 (IMMED AFTER SESS) RM208
  • February 13, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB13 (IMMED AFTER HRGS) RM208,LOB :JUD
  • February 14, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB14 (IMMED AFTER HRGS) RM208,LOB :JUD
  • February 20, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB20 12:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 21, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB21 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 21, 1996: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR05 (VOTE 12-5)
  • March 5, 1996: MOVED TO MAR06 CALENDAR WITHOUT OBJECTION
  • March 6, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ37,P1338

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