HB 1397 (2012): relative to the right of a jury to judge the application of the law in relationship to the facts in controversy.
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HB 1397 (2012)
relative to the right of a jury to judge the application of the law in relationship to the facts in controversy.
- 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 17, 2012. The committee met in executive session on January 19, 2012 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 13–4. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 1, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
Hearings and Sessions
- January 17, 2012, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- January 19, 2012, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- February 1, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Judiciary
- January 17, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/17/2012 9:00 AM LOB 208
- January 19, 2012: Executive Session: 1/19/2012 1:30 PM LOB 208
- January 25, 2012: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 1 (Vote 13-4; RC)
- January 25, 2012: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- February 1, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 1347 (2010): relative to the right of jury nullification.
- HB 146 (2012): relative to the right of a jury to judge the application of the law in relationship to the facts in controversy.