HB 1354 (2006): relative to physical force in defense of a person.

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HB 1354 (2006)

relative to physical force in defense of a person.

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

The Story

The House withdrew that referral and sent the bill to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee instead. It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2006. The committee voted 13–3 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 March 6, 2006. On March 7, 2006 the House adopted “March 8” on a voice vote. On March 8, 2006 the House adopted “March 9” on a voice vote. On March 9, 2006 the House adopted “Special Ordered, March 21, Without Objection”. On March 21, 2006 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 290–36. On March 21, 2006 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 194–138.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2006, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, RM204/LOB

Votes

  • March 7, 2006, House: March 8 — voice vote, passed
  • March 8, 2006, House: March 9 — voice vote, passed
  • March 21, 2006, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 290, nays 36, passed
  • March 21, 2006, House: COMMITTEE REPORT ON SECTION 1, PARAGRAPH VIII, ALL SECTION 2: ITL — yeas 194, nays 138, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Vacated to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
  • February 7, 2006: Public Hearing Feb 7 10:00 RM204/LOB
  • February 23, 2006: Comm Rprt: ITL for March 7 (vote 13-3; CC)
  • March 6, 2006: Removed from Consent Cal., (Rep. Dickinson)
  • March 7, 2006: Special Ordered to Reg Cal., March 8, MA, VV
  • March 8, 2006: Special Ordered to Reg. place on Reg. Cal., March 9, MA, VV
  • March 9, 2006: Special Ordered, March 21, Without Objection
  • March 21, 2006: Section 1, paragraph I-VII, ITL, MA, DIV (290-36)
  • March 21, 2006: Section 1, paragraph VIII, All Section 2, ITL, MA, RC (194-138)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 567 (2011): relative to physical force in defense of a person.

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