HB 1443 (2018): relative to a jury's determination as to the applicability of a law.

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HB 1443 (2018)

relative to a jury's determination as to the applicability of a law.

  • Status: Killed
  • 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 public hearings on January 17, 2018 and February 6, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 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 2018-0478h) by a vote of 9–8, 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. The committee's amendment (2018-0478h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 15, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On March 15, 2018 the House failed “Lay HB 1443 on Table” on a roll call 136–171, on a motion by Rep. Burridge. On March 15, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 158–151. On March 15, 2018 the House failed “Reconsider HB 1443” on a division vote 150–165, on a motion by Rep. Hopper. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 2018 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 2, 2018 the Senate voted to kill it.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2018, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 6, 2018, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 21, 2018: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • March 29, 2018, 10:45 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: Lay on Table — yeas 136, nays 171, failed
  • March 15, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 158, nays 151, passed
  • March 15, 2018, House: Reconsider HB 1443 — yeas 150, nays 165, failed
  • May 2, 2018, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 19, nays 5, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Judiciary
  • January 17, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/17/2018 10:30 AM LOB 208
  • February 6, 2018: Public Hearing: 02/06/2018 10:30 AM LOB 208
  • February 21, 2018: Executive Session: 02/21/2018 LOB 208
  • March 1, 2018: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 6, 2018: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0478h for 03/06/2018 (Vote 9-8; RC)
  • March 6, 2018: Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff): MA VV by necessary two-thirds vote 03/06/2018
  • March 7, 2018: Special Order to 3/15/2018 Without Objection
  • March 15, 2018: Amendment #2018-0478h : AA VV 03/15/2018
  • March 15, 2018: Lay HB 1443 on Table (Rep. Burridge): MF RC 136-171 03/15/2018
  • March 15, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0478h: MA RC 158-151 03/15/2018
  • March 15, 2018: Reconsider HB 1443 (Rep. Hopper): MF DV 150-165 03/15/2018
  • March 21, 2018: Introduced 03/21/2018 and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 29, 2018: Hearing: 03/29/2018, Room 100, SH, 10:45 am
  • May 2, 2018: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 19Y-5N, MA ; 05/02/2018

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1270 (2016): relative to a jury's determination as to the applicability of a law.
  • HB 133 (2017): relative to a jury's determination as to the applicability of law.

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