HB 1709-FN (2012): establishing a criminal offense for failure to report a missing or deceased child.
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HB 1709-FN (2012)
establishing a criminal offense for failure to report a missing or deceased child.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 7 unanimously, 17–0. On March 8, 2012 the House adopted “Lay On The Table (Rep Swinford)” on a voice vote. The bill died on the table when the session ended on June 27, 2012, having been set aside and never taken back up.
Sponsors
- Rep. Daniel Tamburello (R - Rock 3) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. David Bettencourt (R - Rock 4)
- Rep. Pamela Tucker (R - Rock 17)
- Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 3)
- Rep. Donald LeBrun (R - Hills 26)
- Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 31, 2012, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- February 21, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
Votes
- March 8, 2012, House: Lay On The Table (Rep Swinford) — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 31, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/31/2012 1:30 PM LOB 204
- February 21, 2012: Executive Session: 2/21/2012 10:00 AM LOB 204
- February 23, 2012: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 7 (Vote 17-0; RC)
- March 8, 2012: Lay On The Table (Rep Swinford): MA VV
- June 27, 2012: Died on the Table
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- SB 271-FN (2012): establishing a criminal offense for failure to report a missing or deceased child.