HB 768-FN (1997): relative to certain abortions.
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HB 768-FN (1997)
relative to certain abortions.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
- Subject: Public and Mental Health
The Story
It was introduced on January 29, 1997 and referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 7, 1997. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 9–7. On March 18, 1997 the House adopted “Special Order to 03/19/1997 at 10:30” on a voice vote. On March 19, 1997 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 217–137.
Sponsors
- Rep. K. Smith (Rock 29) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 7, 1997, 3:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
Votes
- March 18, 1997, House: Special Order to 03/19/1997 at 10:30 — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 29, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ17,P284
- February 11, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/11/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- March 7, 1997: HEARING MAR07 03:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUD
- March 10, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR18 (VOTE 9-7)
- March 10, 1997: MIN REPORT OTP
- March 18, 1997: SPECIAL ORDER TO MAR19 AT 10:30, REP K SMITH MA VV; HJ40C,P1250
- March 19, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED RC(217-137); HJ42,P1284-1286