HB 1233 (2008): relative to the privilege of habeas corpus.
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HB 1233 (2008)
relative to the privilege of habeas corpus.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2008. The committee held work sessions on January 22, 2008 and February 5, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 18–1 to recommend that the House kill it. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Joel Winters (D - Hills 17) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Edward Butler (D - Carr 1)
- Sen. Peter Burling (D - SD5)
- Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 10, 2008, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- January 22, 2008, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- February 5, 2008, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- February 19, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- February 21, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, if needed
Votes
- March 5, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 10, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/10/2008 9:30 AM LOB 204
- January 22, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/22/2008 9:30 AM LOB 204
- February 5, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/5/2008 9:30 AM LOB 204
- February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204 (Continued 2/20/08 10:00 AM LOB 204 if needed)
- February 20, 2008: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 5 CC (vote 18-1)
- February 21, 2008: Continued Executive Session: 2/21/2008 10:00 AM if needed
- March 5, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV