HB 1373 (2018): relative to an individual's property right in his or her DNA.

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HB 1373 (2018)

relative to an individual's property right in his or her DNA.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. 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 2018-0740h) by a vote of 9–6, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 6, 2018 the House adopted “Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)” on a voice vote. On March 15, 2018 the House adopted “Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (2018-0740h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 21, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 182–151. It crossed to the Senate on March 22, 2018 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2018. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 2, 2018 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 2018, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 20, 2018: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 17, 2018, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • March 6, 2018, House: Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff) — voice vote, passed
  • March 15, 2018, House: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff) — voice vote, passed
  • March 21, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 182, nays 151, passed
  • May 2, 2018, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Judiciary
  • January 25, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/25/2018 01:00 PM LOB 208
  • February 20, 2018: Executive Session: 02/20/2018 LOB 208
  • February 27, 2018: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 6, 2018: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0740h for 03/06/2018 (Vote 9-6; RC)
  • March 6, 2018: Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff): MA VV by necessary two-thirds vote 03/06/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Special Order to 3/15/2018 Without Objection
  • March 15, 2018: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff): MA VV by necessary two-thirds vote 03/15/2018
  • March 21, 2018: Amendment #2018-0740h : AA VV 03/21/2018
  • March 21, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0740h: MA RC 182-151 03/21/2018
  • March 22, 2018: Introduced 03/22/2018 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 17, 2018: Hearing: 04/17/2018, Room 100, SH, 09:15 am
  • May 2, 2018: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/02/2018; Vote 5-0; CC
  • May 2, 2018: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/02/2018

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