HB 278 (2017): repealing criminal defamation.
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HB 278 (2017)
repealing criminal defamation.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2017 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 2017. The committee met in executive session on January 17, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 14–6, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On January 26, 2017 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 262–92.
Sponsors
- Rep. Robert Hull (R - Graf 9) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 11, 2017, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- January 17, 2017, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
Votes
- January 26, 2017, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 262, nays 92, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2017: Introduced 01/04/2017 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 11, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/11/2017 10:00 AM LOB 204
- January 17, 2017: Executive Session: 01/17/2017 01:00 PM LOB 204
- January 18, 2017: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- January 26, 2017: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 01/26/2017 (Vote 14-6; RC)
- January 26, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 262-92 01/26/2017