HB 1529 (2020): prohibiting the release of the name of a mass murderer.
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HB 1529 (2020)
prohibiting the release of the name of a mass murderer.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2019-2020
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 5, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on February 5, 2020. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2020 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Gary Hopper (R - Hills 2) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. John Potucek (R - Rock 6)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 29, 2020, 2:45 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- February 5, 2020, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- February 5, 2020, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
Votes
- February 19, 2020, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 29, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/29/2020 02:45 pm LOB 204
- February 5, 2020: Executive Session: 02/05/2020 01:00 pm LOB 204
- February 5, 2020: Full Committee Work Session: 02/05/2020 10:00 am LOB 204
- February 19, 2020: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/19/2020 (Vote 20-0; CC)
- February 19, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2020