HB 156-FN (2018): including a fetus in the definition of "another" for purposes of certain criminal offenses.

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HB 156-FN (2018)

including a fetus in the definition of "another" for purposes of certain criminal offenses.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2017 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held public hearings on January 19, 2017 and February 7, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 8, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on May 23, 2017. The committee met in executive session on November 14, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on November 14, 2017. The committee voted 14–6 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On January 3, 2018 the House adopted “Lay HB 156 on Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Wuelper. On March 22, 2018 the House failed “Remove from Table” on a roll call 113–175, on a motion by Rep. Souza.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2017, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 7, 2017, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 8, 2017: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • May 23, 2017, 11:30 AM: full committee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • November 14, 2017, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • November 14, 2017, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • January 3, 2018, House: Lay HB 156 on Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 22, 2018, House: Remove From Table — yeas 113, nays 175, failed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2017: Introduced 01/04/2017 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 19, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/19/2017 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 7, 2017: Public Hearing: 02/07/2017 02:30 PM LOB 204
  • February 8, 2017: Executive Session: 02/08/2017 LOB 204
  • February 15, 2017: Retained in Committee
  • May 23, 2017: Retained Bill Full Committee Work Session: 05/23/2017 11:30 AM LOB 204
  • November 14, 2017: Executive Session: 11/14/2017 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • November 14, 2017: Retained Bill Subcommittee Work Session: 11/14/2017 09:30 AM LOB 204
  • January 3, 2018: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 01/03/2018 (Vote 14-6; RC)
  • January 3, 2018: Lay HB 156 on Table (Rep. Wuelper): MA VV 01/03/2018
  • March 22, 2018: Remove from Table (Rep. Souza): MF RC 113-175 03/22/2018

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1000-FN-A (2016): establishing a state grant program to assist state and local law enforcement agencies in addressing the opioid crisis and making an appropriation therefor.
  • SB 40-FN (2015): including a fetus in the definition of "another" for the purpose of certain criminal offenses.
  • SB 40-FN (2015): including a fetus in the definition of "another" for the purpose of certain criminal offenses.
  • HB 217-FN (2012): including “fetus” in the definition of “another” for the purpose of certain criminal offenses.

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