SB 159 (2005): relative to verbal identification by public officials and employees.

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SB 159 (2005)

relative to verbal identification by public officials and employees.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 27, 2005 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 15, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On February 24, 2005 the Senate failed “Recommit”, on a motion by Sen. Green. On February 24, 2005 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 15, 2005, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

  • February 24, 2005, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 27, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 15, 2005: Hearing; February 15, 2005, Room 105-A, SH 1:30 p.m.; SC6
  • February 17, 2005: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [02/24/05]; SC8
  • February 24, 2005: Sen. Green Moved Recommit Division 8Y-14N, MF
  • February 24, 2005: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV

Laws It Would Change

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