HB 1180 (2012): relative to awards of noneconomic damages.
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HB 1180 (2012)
relative to awards of noneconomic damages.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Spec Bowers (R - Sull 3) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. William Smith (R - Rock 18)
- Rep. Karen Umberger (R - Carr 1)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 25, 2012, 3:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- February 7, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- February 22, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Judiciary
- January 25, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/25/2012 3:30 PM LOB 208
- February 7, 2012: Executive Session: 2/7/2012 10:00 AM LOB 208
- February 14, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 22 (Vote 16-0; CC)
- February 22, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV