HB 1303-FN (2002): prohibiting the wearing of certain facial coverings.

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HB 1303-FN (2002)

prohibiting the wearing of certain facial coverings.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on June 26, 2001 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 8, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on January 31, 2002. On January 31, 2002 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Feb 14” on a voice vote. On February 14, 2002 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 8, 2002, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB

Votes

  • January 31, 2002, House: Special Ordered to Feb 14 — voice vote, passed
  • February 14, 2002, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • June 26, 2001: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ78, p1997
  • December 14, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 12/18/2001 Report due on 2/21/2002
  • January 8, 2002: Hearing Jan 8 11:00 RM204,LOB
  • January 16, 2002: Maj Report ITL for Jan 31 (vote 13-0;CC)
  • January 31, 2002: Removed from Cons Cal, req Rep Rollo; HJ14, p540
  • January 31, 2002: Special Ordered to Feb 14, Reps Hess & Burling MA VV; HJ14, p579
  • February 14, 2002: ITL Report Adopted VV; HJ20, p768

Laws It Would Change

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