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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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.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on January 27, 2000. On January 27, 2000 the House adopted “Special Order to Feb 3” on a voice vote. On February 3, 2000 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2000, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB

Votes

  • January 27, 2000, House: Special Order to Feb 3 — voice vote, passed
  • February 3, 2000, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ5, p100
  • January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999 due Early c
  • January 19, 2000: Hearing Jan 19 2:00 RM208,LOB
  • January 20, 2000: Maj Report ITL for Jan 27 (vote 16-0;CC)
  • January 27, 2000: Removed from Consent Cal, req Rep Weyler; HJ12, p291
  • January 27, 2000: Special Order to Feb 3, Reps Chandler & Burling MA VV; HJ12, p309
  • February 3, 2000: ITL Report Adopted VV; HJ14, p353

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

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

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