HB 439-FN (1997): establishing a procedure for reporting on abortions.

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HB 439-FN (1997)

establishing a procedure for reporting on abortions.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health

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 March 3, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 18, 1997. On March 18, 1997 the House adopted “Special Order to 03/19/1997”. On March 19, 1997 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Herman (Hills 13) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 1997, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB

Votes

  • March 19, 1997, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ17,P255
  • January 31, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/28/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • March 3, 1997: HEARING MAR03 01:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUD
  • March 6, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR18 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
  • March 18, 1997: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP ADAMS; HJ40A,P1133
  • March 18, 1997: SPECIAL ORDER TO MAR19, SPKR WITHOUT OBJECTION; HJ40C,P1252
  • March 19, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ42,P1311

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