HB 284 (2017): relative to jury instructions in sexual assault cases.
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HB 284 (2017)
relative to jury instructions in sexual assault cases.
- 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 17, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 8, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 19–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 8, 2017 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Peter Schmidt (D - Straf 19) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Dick Patten (D - Merr 17)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 17, 2017, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- February 8, 2017, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
Votes
- March 8, 2017, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2017: Introduced 01/04/2017 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 17, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/17/2017 11:00 AM LOB 204
- February 8, 2017: Executive Session: 02/08/2017 10:00 AM LOB 204
- March 8, 2017: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/08/2017 (Vote 19-1; RC)
- March 8, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/08/2017