SB 300 (1998): relative to creating a civil cause of action abuse of office or improper influence against public officials.

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SB 300 (1998)

relative to creating a civil cause of action abuse of office or improper influence against public officials.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 8–0, to recommend that the Senate kill it. On February 19, 1998 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Rubens (SD5) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Cobbin (Graf 11)
  • Rep. Belvin (Hills 14)
  • Rep. Alger (Graf 9)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 1998, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103, ST HOUSE

Votes

  • February 19, 1998, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ1,P2
  • January 15, 1998: //CANCELLED//HEARING JAN26 11:30 RM103,ST HOUSE FOR: JUD
  • January 28, 1998: RESCHEDULED HEARING JAN28 11:30 RM103, ST HOUSE FOR: JUD
  • February 17, 1998: COMM REPORT ITL FEB19 (VOTE 8-0)
  • February 19, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ4,P95

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1486-FN (2000): making the penalty for the offense of official oppression a felony and creating a civil cause of action against public officials for abuse of office or improper influence.

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