HB 1260 (2010): authorizing enhanced compensatory damages for injury or death caused by operation of a motor vehicle after consumption of alcohol.
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HB 1260 (2010)
authorizing enhanced compensatory damages for injury or death caused by operation of a motor vehicle after consumption of alcohol.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. A floor amendment (0768h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 3, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On March 3, 2010 the House rejected a motion to pass it with changes on a roll call 143–158. On March 3, 2010 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 171–130. On March 3, 2010 the House failed “Reconsideration (Rep W.O'Brien)” on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Nixon (D - Hills 17) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Paul McEachern (D - Rock 16)
- Rep. Peter Leishman (D - Hills 3)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 26, 2010, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- February 16, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- March 3, 2010, House: OTP/AM 0768H (NT) — yeas 143, nays 158, failed
- March 3, 2010, House: Inexpedient to Legislate (Rep Packard) — yeas 171, nays 130, passed
- March 3, 2010, House: Reconsideration (Rep W.O'Brien) — voice vote, failed
The Docket
- January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Judiciary
- January 26, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/26/2010 2:30 PM LOB 208
- February 16, 2010: Executive Session: 2/16/2010 10:00 AM LOB 208 (Continued 2/18/2010 10:00 AM LOB 208 If Necessary)
- February 18, 2010: Maj Comm Rpt: Ought to Pass with AM #0768h(NT) for Mar 3 (Vote 8-5; RC); HC17, PG822-823
- February 18, 2010: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #0768h (New Title)
- February 18, 2010: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- March 3, 2010: Amendment #0768h (New Title) Adopted, VV
- March 3, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0768h (New Title): MF RC 143-158
- March 3, 2010: Inexpedient to Legislate (Rep Packard): MA DIV 171-130
- March 3, 2010: Reconsideration (Rep W.O'Brien): MF VV