HB 589-FN (2017): repealing the law relative to providing certain parameters for access to reproductive health care facilities.
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HB 589-FN (2017)
repealing the law relative to providing certain parameters for access to reproductive health care facilities.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Public and Mental Health
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 pass it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 9–8, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 9, 2017 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 191–165. On March 9, 2017 the House failed “Reconsider HB 589” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. White.
Sponsors
- Rep. Kurt Wuelper (R - Straf 3) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Kevin Scully (R - Hills 33)
- Rep. Jeanine Notter (R - Hills 21)
- Rep. Linda Gould (R - Hills 7)
- Rep. John Burt (R - Hills 39)
- Rep. Mark Pearson (R - Rock 34)
- Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12)
- Sen. Bob Giuda (R - SD2)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 1, 2017, 11:00 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: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 191, nays 165, passed
- March 9, 2017, House: Reconsider HB 589 — voice vote, failed
The Docket
- January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Judiciary
- February 1, 2017: Public Hearing: 02/01/2017 11:00 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: Ought to Pass
- March 8, 2017: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/08/2017 (Vote 9-8; RC)
- March 9, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 191-165 03/09/2017
- March 9, 2017: Reconsider HB 589 (Rep. White): MF VV 03/09/2017
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 403-FN (2015): repealing the law relative to providing certain parameters for access to reproductive health care facilities.
- HB 1570-FN (2016): repealing the law governing access to reproductive health care facilities.