HB 1435 (2022): relative to the right of a victim of domestic violence to have a support person present when testifying or being deposed.
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HB 1435 (2022)
relative to the right of a victim of domestic violence to have a support person present when testifying or being deposed.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2021-2022
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Civil Actions
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2022. The committee met in executive session on January 12, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 10, 2022 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on June 8, 2022. The committee met in executive session on October 18, 2022 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 4.
Sponsors
- Rep. Betty Gay (R - Rock 8) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Walter Stapleton (R - Sull 5)
- Rep. Mark Pearson (R - Rock 34)
- Rep. JD Bernardy (R - Rock 16)
- Rep. Jeffrey Greeson (R - Graf 16)
- Rep. Gary Woods (D - Merr 23)
- Rep. Diane Langley (D - Hills 8)
- Rep. Susan Homola (R - Hills 27)
- Rep. Jim Kofalt (R - Hills 4)
- Rep. Rosemarie Rung (D - Hills 21)
- Sen. Bill Gannon (R - SD23)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 12, 2022, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
- January 12, 2022, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
- June 8, 2022, 9:00 AM: work session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
- October 18, 2022, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
Votes
- March 10, 2022, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and referred to Judiciary
- January 12, 2022: Public Hearing: 01/12/2022 10:30 am LOB 206-208
- January 12, 2022: Executive Session: 01/12/2022 10:30 am LOB 206-208
- February 14, 2022: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study (Vote 20-0; CC)
- March 10, 2022: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/10/2022
- June 8, 2022: Interim Study Work Session: 06/08/2022 09:00 am LOB 206-208
- October 18, 2022: Executive Session: 10/18/2022 01:30 pm LOB 206-208
- October 25, 2022: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 15-4)