HB 218-LOCAL (1997): clarifying that local health officers are state employees for purposes of defense and indemnification of lawsuits filed against them.
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HB 218-LOCAL (1997)
clarifying that local health officers are state employees for purposes of defense and indemnification of lawsuits filed against them.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 1997. The committee held a work session on February 12, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 12–1. On March 5, 1997 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Burnham (Ches 8) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Avery (Ches 8)
- Rep. Haettenschwiller (Hills 29)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 1997, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
- February 12, 1997, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, RM208,LOB :JUDICIARY
Votes
- March 5, 1997, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ12,P175
- January 9, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/14/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- January 21, 1997: HEARING JAN21 09:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- February 6, 1997: (SUBCOM: REPS KEANS, WALL, HOLDEN, I PRATT, T COLBURN & K SMITH)
- February 12, 1997: SUBCOMMITTEE WORK SESS FEB12 9:30 RM208,LOB :JUDICIARY
- February 21, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR05 (VOTE 12-1)
- March 5, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ33,P795