HB 319-FN (2001): including a fetus in the definition of "another" for the purpose of negligent homicide.
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HB 319-FN (2001)
including a fetus in the definition of "another" for the purpose of negligent homicide.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2001-2002
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 7, 2001. The committee held a work session on March 28, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 12–2. On April 19, 2001 the House adopted “Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26” on a voice vote. On April 19, 2001 the House adopted “Special Order to Apr 25” on a voice vote. On April 25, 2001 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 278–47.
Sponsors
- Rep. Kathleen Souza (R - Hills 40) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Leo Pepino (R - Hills 40)
- Rep. Douglas Lachance (R - Straf 15)
- Rep. Greg Salts (R - Hills 41)
- Rep. Russell Albert (R - Straf 17)
- Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 7, 2001, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
- March 28, 2001, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM304,LOB <Rep Rodd>
Votes
- April 19, 2001, House: Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26 — voice vote, passed
- April 19, 2001, House: Special Order to Apr 25 — voice vote, passed
- April 25, 2001, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: ITL — yeas 278, nays 47, passed
The Docket
- January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ18, p240
- January 29, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/30/2001
- March 7, 2001: Hearing Mar 7 10:00 RM204,LOB
- March 28, 2001: Subcom Work Session Mar 28 9:30 RM304,LOB <Rep Rodd>
- April 9, 2001: Maj Report ITL for Apr 19 (vote 12-2;Reg<II>)
- April 18, 2001: Rep Souza Prop Fl Am {0941}(New Title); HC35, p932-933
- April 19, 2001: Reps Scanlan & Burling Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26, MA 2/3VV; HJ40, p1201
- April 19, 2001: Special Order to Apr 25, Rep Scanlan MA VV; HJ40, p1202
- April 24, 2001: Rep Souza corrected Prop Fl Am {0985}(New Title); HC37, p1014
- April 25, 2001: ITL Report Adopted RC(278-47); HJ41, p1206-1208