HB 351-FN (2017): making a person who knowingly causes the death of a child guilty of capital murder.
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HB 351-FN (2017)
making a person who knowingly causes the death of a child guilty of capital murder.
- 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 5, 2017 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 22, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–3 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 division vote 305–46.
Sponsors
- Rep. Werner Horn (R - Merr 2) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. James Spillane (R - Rock 2)
- Rep. Jeanine Notter (R - Hills 21)
- Rep. Francis Gauthier (R - Sull 3)
- Rep. Ryan Smith (R - Merr 3)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 7, 2017, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- February 22, 2017, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
Votes
- March 8, 2017, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 305, nays 46, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- February 7, 2017: Public Hearing: 02/07/2017 02:00 PM LOB 204
- February 22, 2017: Executive Session: 02/22/2017 10:30 AM LOB 204
- March 8, 2017: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/08/2017 (Vote 17-3; RC)
- March 8, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DV 305-46 03/08/2017