HB 1147 (2004): relative to the use of deadly force in defense of a fetus.

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HB 1147 (2004)

relative to the use of deadly force in defense of a fetus.

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

The Story

It was introduced on September 4, 2003 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 2, 2004. The committee held a work session on March 4, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 12–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 17, 2004 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 2, 2004, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • March 4, 2004, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Winchell>

The Docket

  • September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
  • March 2, 2004: Hearing Mar 2 10:00 RM204,LOB
  • March 4, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 4 11:00 RM204,LOB <Rep Winchell>
  • March 8, 2004: Maj Report ITL for Mar 17 (vote 12-1;CC)
  • March 17, 2004: ITL Report Adopted (Cons Cal by nec 2/3VV)

Laws It Would Change

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