HB 244 (2007): repealing a certain provision of law regarding advance directives and mentally incompetent or developmentally disabled persons.

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HB 244 (2007)

repealing a certain provision of law regarding advance directives and mentally incompetent or developmentally disabled persons.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate 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 February 16, 2007. The committee held a work session on March 13, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0600h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 27, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 27, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 12, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 1, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 10, 2007 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Reynolds.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 2007, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
  • March 13, 2007, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • March 20, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • May 1, 2007, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • March 27, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0600h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2007, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
  • February 16, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/16/2007 1:00 PM LOB 206-208
  • March 13, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/13/2007 1:00 PM LOB 208
  • March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/07 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • March 20, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0600h}NT for March 27 (vote 17-0; CC)
  • March 20, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0600h (New Title)
  • March 27, 2007: Amendment {0600h} Adopted, VV (New Title)
  • March 27, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0600h (New Title): MA VV
  • April 12, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • May 1, 2007: Hearing; May 1, 2007, Room 103, State House, 3:00 p.m.; SC18
  • May 3, 2007: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [05/10/07]; SC19
  • May 10, 2007: Inexpedient to Legislate [Not Voted On]
  • May 10, 2007: Sen. Reynolds Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV

Laws It Would Change

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