HB 136-FN (2005): removing increased penalties for crimes substantially motivated by hostility toward the victim's religion, race, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, or sex.

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HB 136-FN (2005)

removing increased penalties for crimes substantially motivated by hostility toward the victim's religion, race, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, or sex.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on December 1, 2004 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 15, 2005. On February 15, 2005 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 298–48.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 2005, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB

Votes

  • February 15, 2005, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: ITL — yeas 298, nays 48, passed

The Docket

  • December 1, 2004: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
  • December 27, 2004: Report due Early <f>
  • January 27, 2005: Hearing Jan 27 11:00 RM204,LOB
  • February 2, 2005: Comm Report ITL for Feb 15 (vote 19-0;CC)
  • February 15, 2005: Removed from Consent Cal, req Rep Bicknell
  • February 15, 2005: ITL MA RC(298-48)

Laws It Would Change

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