HB 1499 (1998): establishing a committee to study the circumstances and investigation of the deaths of Janet and Steven Dow; providing an exception from statutes of limitations for certain unlawful acts related to murders; relative to false reports to law enforcement off
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HB 1499 (1998)
establishing a committee to study the circumstances and investigation of the deaths of Janet and Steven Dow; providing an exception from statutes of limitations for certain unlawful acts related to murders; relative to false reports to law enforcement off
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
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 January 28, 1998. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 1998 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends unanimously, 18–0. On March 5, 1998 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on June 23, 1998, July 7, 1998, July 22, 1998 and October 20, 1998. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 14 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. Cushing (Rock 22) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Wiggins (Sull 4)
- Rep. Chase (Graf 6)
- Sen. Cohen (SD24)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 1998, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RMS205-207,LOB
- February 17, 1998, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
- June 23, 1998, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB :CRIM JUST
- July 7, 1998, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB :CRIM JUST
- July 22, 1998, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
- October 20, 1998, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB :CRIM JUS
Votes
- March 5, 1998, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CRIM JUST & PSFTY; HJ3,P110
- January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/17/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
- January 28, 1998: HEARING JAN28 1:30 RMS205-207,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST <ROOM CHG>
- February 17, 1998: EXEC SESSION FEB17 1:30 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST
- February 19, 1998: MAJ REPORT REF FOR STUDY FOR MAR05 (VOTE 18-0)
- March 5, 1998: REFERRED TO CRIM JUST FOR INTERIM STUDY VV; HJ21,P1132-1133
- June 23, 1998: INT STUDY SUBCOM WORK SESS JUN23 10:00 RM204,LOB :CRIM JUST
- June 29, 1998: (SUBCOM: REPS HUNTER, LYMAN, MIKOWLSKI, SARGENT, DOUCETTE & WIGGINS)
- July 7, 1998: INT STUDY SUBCOM WORK SESS JUL07 10:00 RM204,LOB :CRIM JUST
- July 22, 1998: INT STUDY SUBCOM WORK SESS JUL22 1:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUS
- October 20, 1998: INT STUDY SUBCOM WORK SESSION OCT20 11:00 RM204,LOB :CRIM JUS
- November 5, 1998: INT STUDY REPT: NOT REC FOR LEGIS IN 1999 (VOTE 14-0)