HB 1160 (2008): establishing the women's health protection act.

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HB 1160 (2008)

establishing the women's health protection act.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 2008. The committee held a work session on February 19, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 11–3. On March 12, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 236–79.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 19, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 21, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 13, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 236, nays 79, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 14, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Full Committee Work Session: 2/14/2008 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 14, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/14/2008 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 19, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/19/2008 9:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 21, 2008: Executive Session: 2/21/2008 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 21, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 12 Reg (vote 11-3)
  • February 21, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 12, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 236-79

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