HR 12 (1997): urging that impeachment proceedings be instituted posthumously against the late John C. Fairbanks.
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HR 12 (1997)
urging that impeachment proceedings be instituted posthumously against the late John C. Fairbanks.
- 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 February 18, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 12–2, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 5, 1997. On March 5, 1997 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Philip Cobbin (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Lawrence Guaraldi
- Rep. Thomas Varrell
Hearings and Sessions
- February 18, 1997, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
Votes
- March 5, 1997, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ17,P257
- January 27, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/28/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- February 18, 1997: HEARING FEB18 09:30 RM208,LOB FOR:JUD
- February 21, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR05 (VOTE 12-2;CC)
- March 5, 1997: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP MCCANN; HJ33,P767
- March 5, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ33,P810