HB 1589-FN (2008): prohibiting the lethal injection of any substance as part of the abortion process.
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HB 1589-FN (2008)
prohibiting the lethal injection of any substance as part of the abortion process.
- 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 24, 2008. The committee held a work session on February 11, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0425h), by a vote of 12–6. On March 12, 2008 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Regular Place on Mar 18 Calendar (Rep Sorg)” on a voice vote. On March 18, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 206–109.
Sponsors
- Rep. Nancy Elliott (R - Hills 19) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Maureen Mooney (R - Hills 19)
- Rep. Dudley Dumaine (R - Rock 3)
- Rep. Edith Hogan (R - Hills 25)
- Rep. Marilinda Garcia (R - Rock 4)
- Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 24, 2008, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
- February 11, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- February 19, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- March 12, 2008, House: Special Ordered to Regular Place on Mar 18 Calendar (Rep Sorg) — voice vote, passed
- March 18, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 206, nays 109, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Judiciary
- January 24, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/24/2008 1:30 PM LOB 206-208
- February 11, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/11/2008 9:00 AM LOB 208
- February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/2008 10:00 AM LOB 208 (Continued 2/20/08 10:00 AM LOB 208 If Needed)
- 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 with Amendment #0425h NT
- February 21, 2008: Proposed Minority Committee Amendment #0425h (New Title)
- March 12, 2008: Special Ordered to Regular Place on Mar 18 Calendar (Rep Sorg): MA VV
- March 18, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 206-109