HB 1534 (1998): granting an accused or aggrieved party the right to inform the jury of its right to find the defendant not guilty under certain circumstances when the state or a political subdivision is the opposing party.

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HB 1534 (1998)

granting an accused or aggrieved party the right to inform the jury of its right to find the defendant not guilty under certain circumstances when the state or a political subdivision is the opposing party.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 1998. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 11–5. On February 18, 1998 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. P. Taylor (Hills 34) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 1998, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB

Votes

  • February 18, 1998, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ3,P111
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/18/97 DUE ON 02/11/98
  • January 28, 1998: HEARING JAN28 11:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUD & FL
  • February 5, 1998: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB18 (VOTE 11-5)
  • February 5, 1998: MIN REPORT OTP
  • February 18, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ18,P986

Laws It Would Change

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