HB 1402 (2010): repealing the crime of adultery.
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HB 1402 (2010)
repealing the crime of adultery.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2010. The committee met in executive session on January 27, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–2 to recommend that the House pass it. On February 3, 2010 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 3, 2010 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On April 28, 2010 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
Hearings and Sessions
- January 12, 2010, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- January 27, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- April 14, 2010, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
Votes
- February 3, 2010, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 28, 2010, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 12, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/12/2010 10:00 AM LOB 204
- January 27, 2010: Executive Session: 1/27/2010 10:00 AM LOB 204
- January 28, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 3 RC (vote 15-2)
- February 3, 2010: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- March 3, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- April 14, 2010: Hearing: April 14, 2010, Room 103, State House, 2:30 p.m.; SC15
- April 21, 2010: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 4/28/10; SC17
- April 28, 2010: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV