HB 1206 (2004): establishing a committee to study the appropriateness of designating corporations as legal persons.

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HB 1206 (2004)

establishing a committee to study the appropriateness of designating corporations as legal persons.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on September 4, 2003 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held public hearings on January 14, 2004 and January 20, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 18–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on January 29, 2004. On January 29, 2004 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Feb 5” on a voice vote. On February 5, 2004 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 2004, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • January 20, 2004, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB

Votes

  • January 29, 2004, House: Special Ordered to Feb 5 — voice vote, passed
  • February 5, 2004, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
  • January 14, 2004: Hearing Jan 14 11:00 RM208,LOB
  • January 20, 2004: Continued Hearing Jan 20 2:00 RM208,LOB
  • January 21, 2004: Maj Report ITL for Jan 29 (vote 18-1;CC)
  • January 29, 2004: Removed from Consent Cal, req Rep DeJoie
  • January 29, 2004: Special Ordered to Feb 5, Rep DeJoie MA VV
  • February 5, 2004: ITL Report Adopted VV

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