HB 1248-FN (1998): establishing the crime of assault against a sports official.

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HB 1248-FN (1998)

establishing the crime of assault against a sports official.

  • 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 7, 1998 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 12–5. On March 5, 1998 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Mercer (Hills 27) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. J. Bradley (Carr 8)
  • Sen. Blaisdell (SD10)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 1998, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB

Votes

  • March 5, 1998, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CRIM JUST & PSFTY; HJ3,P101
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/05/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
  • February 10, 1998: HEARING FEB10 11:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST
  • February 19, 1998: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR05 (VOTE 12-5)
  • March 5, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ21,P1132

Laws It Would Change

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