HB 1719-FN (2006): defining human life as beginning at the moment of fertilization.

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HB 1719-FN (2006)

defining human life as beginning at the moment of fertilization.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 2006. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 14–6. 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: ITL”.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 2006, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, RM208/LOB

Votes

  • March 21, 2006, House: MAJORITY COMMITTEE REPORT: ITL — yeas 206, nays 80, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
  • February 9, 2006: Public Hearing Feb 9 1:00 RM208/LOB
  • February 23, 2006: Maj Rprt: ITL for March 9 (vote 14-6; RC)
  • February 23, 2006: Min Rprt: OTP
  • March 9, 2006: Special Ordered, March 21, Without Objection
  • March 21, 2006: Maj: ITL, MA, RC (206-80)

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