HB 1547-FN-LOCAL (1998): relative to mandatory incarceration for violators of protective orders.

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HB 1547-FN-LOCAL (1998)

relative to mandatory incarceration for violators of protective orders.

  • 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 4, 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 March 5, 1998 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Dolan (Rock 12) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Dodge (Rock 4)
  • Rep. Coes (Rock 19)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 1998, 11:00 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
  • February 4, 1998: HEARING FEB04 11:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST
  • February 18, 1998: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR05 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • March 5, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ21,P1093

Laws It Would Change

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