HB 1707-FN (2018): relative to information regarding abortion.

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HB 1707-FN (2018)

relative to information regarding abortion.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 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 study it after the session ends by a vote of 11–9, 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. On March 21, 2018 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on October 16, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 15 to 2.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2018, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • February 20, 2018: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • October 16, 2018, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB205

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: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • January 17, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/17/2018 11:00 AM LOB 205
  • February 20, 2018: Executive Session: 02/20/2018 LOB 205
  • February 23, 2018: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 6, 2018: Majority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 03/06/2018 (Vote 11-9; 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: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/21/2018
  • October 16, 2018: Executive Session: 10/16/2018 01:00 PM LOB205
  • October 29, 2018: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 15-2)

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