SB 136-LOCAL (1998): relative to interment of dead bodies.

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SB 136-LOCAL (1998)

relative to interment of dead bodies.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 8–0, to recommend that the Senate kill it. On February 13, 1997 the bill was referred to the Judiciary committee. The committee met in executive session on November 12, 1997 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 5–1 to recommend that the Senate kill it. On February 12, 1998 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Fraser (SD4) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Blaisdell (SD10)
  • Rep. Arnold (Hills 20)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 1997, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM 103, SH
  • November 12, 1997, 9:30 AM: executive session, Senate Judiciary, RM103, ST HOUSE

Votes

  • February 12, 1998, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ2, P34
  • February 5, 1997: HEARING FEB 5 11:30 RM 103, SH FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 10, 1997: COMM REPORT ITL FOR FEB13 (VOTE: 8-0)
  • February 13, 1997: RE-REFERRED TO JUDICIARY, SEN PODLES MA VV; SJ5, P72
  • November 12, 1997: RE-REF EXEC SESS NOV12 9:30 RM103, ST HOUSE FOR: JUD
  • February 10, 1998: RE-REF COMM REPORT ITL FEB12 (VOTE 5-1)
  • February 12, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ3,P80

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1413 (1996): relative to the release of or transfer of a body from any residence, hospital, or other facility.

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