HB 1340-FN (2004): relative to the Informed Consent for Abortion Act.

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HB 1340-FN (2004)

relative to the Informed Consent for Abortion Act.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health

The Story

It was introduced on September 4, 2003 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House make no recommendation. A floor amendment (0800), offered by Reps Souza et al, was rejected on a roll call 113–209 on March 17, 2004. On March 17, 2004 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a voice vote. On March 17, 2004 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2004, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary, RMs206-208,LOB

Votes

  • March 17, 2004, House: REP SOUZA ET AL FLOOR AMENDMENT{0800} — yeas 113, nays 209, failed
  • March 17, 2004, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, failed
  • March 17, 2004, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
  • December 18, 2003: =CANCELLED==Hearing Jan 29 9:30 RMs206-208,LOB
  • February 11, 2004: Rescheduled Hearing Feb 11 1:00 RMs206-208,LOB
  • March 10, 2004: Maj Report Without Recommendation for Mar 17
  • March 12, 2004: Reps Souza et al Prop Fl Am{0800}
  • March 17, 2004: Rep Hagan moved OTP/AM; Reps Souza et al Fl Am{0800}, AL RC(113-209); OTP ML VV; Rep J Pratt moved ITL, ITL Report Adopted VV

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