HB 291-FN (2003): establishing an enhanced penalty for assaults, sexual assaults, and related offenses against the elderly.

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HB 291-FN (2003)

establishing an enhanced penalty for assaults, sexual assaults, and related offenses against the elderly.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2003. The committee held a work session on February 11, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 20–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 20, 2003 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • February 11, 2003, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Fesh>

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
  • January 21, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/21/2003
  • January 29, 2003: Hearing Jan 29 10:00 RM204,LOB
  • February 11, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 11 2:30 RM204,LOB <Rep Fesh>
  • February 13, 2003: Maj Report ITL for Feb 20 (Vote 20-0;CC)
  • February 20, 2003: ITL Report Adopted

Laws It Would Change

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