HB 1544-FN (1998): prohibiting a prosecutor from testifying voluntarily as a character witness in a criminal case.
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HB 1544-FN (1998)
prohibiting a prosecutor from testifying voluntarily as a character witness in a criminal case.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Miscellaneous
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 27, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 18, 1998 the House voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Rep. Mock (Carr 3) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 27, 1998, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
The Docket
- January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CRIM JUST & PSFTY; HJ3,P112
- January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/17/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
- January 27, 1998: HEARING JAN27 11:30 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST
- February 11, 1998: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB18 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
- February 18, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ18,P927-928