SB 408 (2004): relative to a civil liability exemption for claims resulting from weight gain and obesity.
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SB 408 (2004)
relative to a civil liability exemption for claims resulting from weight gain and obesity.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 11, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 11, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 11, 2004 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 2004. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 8–6. On April 15, 2004 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9)
- Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13)
- Rep. Mark Brady (R - Coos 2)
- Rep. Paul Spiess (R - Hills 47)
- Rep. George Liebl (R - Ches 27)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 17, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
- March 30, 2004, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
Votes
- March 11, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 15, 2004, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- February 17, 2004: Hearing; February 17, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC3
- March 4, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/11/04]; SC10
- March 11, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 11, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- March 11, 2004: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
- March 30, 2004: Hearing Mar 30 11:00 RM208,LOB
- April 6, 2004: Maj Report ITL for Apr 15 (vote 8-6;Reg)
- April 6, 2004: Min Report OTP
- April 15, 2004: ITL Report Adopted VV