HB 162 (2007): relative to liability for costs, fees, and certain expenses incurred by a defendant where the court finds the defendant's conduct is justifiable.

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HB 162 (2007)

relative to liability for costs, fees, and certain expenses incurred by a defendant where the court finds the defendant's conduct is justifiable.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 6, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 2007 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2007, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, 00 PM LOB 208
  • February 6, 2007, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • February 15, 2007, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
  • January 30, 2007: Public Hearing: 1/30/2007 1:30:00 PM LOB 208
  • February 6, 2007: Executive Session: 2/6/07 2:00 PM LOB 208
  • February 7, 2007: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 15 (vote 17-0; CC)
  • February 15, 2007: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

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