HB 578-FN (2017): relative to banning abortion after viability.

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HB 578-FN (2017)

relative to banning abortion after viability.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 14, 2017 and February 21, 2017. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-0440h) by a vote of 10–7, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-0440h) was rejected on a roll call 170–189 on March 9, 2017. On March 9, 2017 the House voted to lay it on the table on a division vote 280–82, on a motion by Rep. Hagan.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 2017, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 14, 2017, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 21, 2017, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 9, 2017, House: Adopt Amendment — yeas 170, nays 189, failed
  • March 9, 2017, House: Lay on Table — yeas 280, nays 82, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Judiciary
  • February 1, 2017: Public Hearing: 02/01/2017 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 14, 2017: Executive Session: 02/14/2017 01:00 PM LOB 208
  • February 21, 2017: Executive Session: 02/21/2017 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 28, 2017: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 8, 2017: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-0440h (NT) for 03/08/2017 (Vote 10-7; RC)
  • March 9, 2017: Amendment #2017-0440h : AF RC 170-189 03/09/2017
  • March 9, 2017: Lay on Table (Rep. Hagan): MA DV 280-82 03/09/2017
  • November 30, 2017: Died on Table

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