HB 163 (2009): allowing firefighters, police officers, emergency medical technicians, and other public safety officers to recover damages or benefits for negligently-caused injuries.
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HB 163 (2009)
allowing firefighters, police officers, emergency medical technicians, and other public safety officers to recover damages or benefits for negligently-caused injuries.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2009 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 2009 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 13–5. On March 24, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Nixon (D - Hills 17) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 27, 2009, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- March 5, 2009, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- March 24, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and Referred to Judiciary
- January 27, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/27/2009 10:00 AM LOB 208
- March 5, 2009: Executive Session: 3/5/2009 11:00 AM LOB 208 (Continued 3/12/09 10:00 AM LOB 208 If Needed)
- March 9, 2009: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 24 RC (vote 13-5)
- March 9, 2009: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- March 24, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV