HB 79 (2005): relative to protective orders in domestic violence cases.
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HB 79 (2005)
relative to protective orders in domestic violence cases.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Civil Actions
The Story
It was introduced on December 1, 2004 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2005. The committee held work sessions on February 8, 2005 and February 16, 2005. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes, by a vote of 16–3. On March 9, 2005 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Dudley Dumaine (R - Rock 3) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 9)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 20, 2005, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
- February 8, 2005, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
- February 16, 2005, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
Votes
- March 9, 2005, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- December 1, 2004: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
- January 20, 2005: Hearing Jan 20 9:30 RM208,LOB
- February 8, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 8 3:00 RM208,LOB
- February 16, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 16 3:00 RM208,LOB
- February 24, 2005: Maj Report ITL for Mar 9 (vote 16-3;Reg)
- February 24, 2005: Min Report OTP/AM
- February 24, 2005: Prop Comm Min Am{0353}
- March 9, 2005: ITL MA VV