HB 1649-FN (2006): including "unborn child" in the definition of "another" for the purpose of first and second degree murder, manslaughter, and negligent homicide.
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HB 1649-FN (2006)
including "unborn child" in the definition of "another" for the purpose of first and second degree murder, manslaughter, and negligent homicide.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 5, 2006. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 8–5. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 9, 2006 the House adopted “Special Ordered, March 21, Without Objection”. On March 21, 2006 the House adopted “Maj Rprt: ITL”.
Sponsors
- Rep. Kathleen Souza (R - Hills 11) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Barbara Hagan (R - Hills 17)
- Rep. David Bettencourt (R - Rock 4)
- Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 9)
- Rep. Harriet Cady (R - Rock 1)
- Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17)
- Sen. Andre' Martel (R - SD18)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 5, 2006, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM 204 LOB
Votes
- March 21, 2006, House: MAJORITY COMMITTEE REPORT: ITL — yeas 212, nays 129, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2006: Introduced and referred to Criminal Justice & Public Safety
- January 5, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 5 2:00 RM 204 LOB
- February 23, 2006: Maj Rprt: ITL for March 9 (vote 8-5; RC)
- February 23, 2006: Min Rprt: OTP
- March 9, 2006: Special Ordered, March 21, Without Objection
- March 21, 2006: Maj Rprt: ITL, MA, RC (212-129)
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 177-FN (2007): including "unborn child" in the definition of "another" for the purpose of first and second degree murder, manslaughter, and negligent homicide.
- HB 1644-FN (2010): including "unborn child" in the definition of "another" for the purpose of first and second degree murder, manslaughter, and negligent homicide.