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