HB 625-FN (1997): establishing heightened criminal penalties for threatening or assaulting a teacher.
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HB 625-FN (1997)
establishing heightened criminal penalties for threatening or assaulting a teacher.
- 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 29, 1997 and referred to the House Education committee. The House withdrew that referral and sent the bill to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee instead. The committee held a public hearing on February 24, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 1997 the House voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Rep. Batula (Hills 18) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Gagnon (Hills 48)
- Rep. Y. Coulombe (Coos 7)
- Sen. Roberge (SD9)
- Sen. Rubens (SD5)
- Sen. Johnson (SD3)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 24, 1997, 1:30 PM: hearing, RM204,LOB :CRIM JUST & PSAFTY
The Docket
- January 29, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; HJ17,P277
- February 6, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/06/97 DUE ON 03/05/97
- February 13, 1997: VACATED TO CRIM JUST & PSFTY, REP BELVIN MA VV; HJ25,P476
- February 24, 1997: HEARING FEB24 1:30 RM204,LOB :CRIM JUST & PSAFTY
- February 25, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR05 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
- March 5, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ33,P767