HB 1517-FN (2008): relative to parental consent for abortions.
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HB 1517-FN (2008)
relative to parental consent for abortions.
- 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 January 31, 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 12–6. On March 12, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 211–109.
Sponsors
- Rep. Nancy Elliott (R - Hills 19) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Edith Hogan (R - Hills 25)
- Rep. Marilinda Garcia (R - Rock 4)
- Rep. Jordan Ulery (R - Hills 27)
- Rep. Dudley Dumaine (R - Rock 3)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 31, 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 211, nays 109, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Judiciary
- January 31, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/31/2008 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 12-6)
- February 21, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- March 12, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 211-109