HB 458-FN (1997): relative to the elements of simple assault and relative to certain persons with prior convictions for first degree, second degree, or simple assault.

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HB 458-FN (1997)

relative to the elements of simple assault and relative to certain persons with prior convictions for first degree, second degree, or simple assault.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 18, 1997 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Knowles (Straf 11) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 1997, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CRIM JUST & PSFTY; HJ17,P255
  • January 28, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/28/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • February 4, 1997: HEARING FEB04 02:30 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST & PSFTY
  • March 6, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR18 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • March 18, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ40A,P1163

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court