HB 549-FN (2023): relative to definitions of domestic violence.
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HB 549-FN (2023)
relative to definitions of domestic violence.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2023 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Dave Testerman (R - Merr 3) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 1, 2023, 12:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
Votes
- March 9, 2023, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 01/05/2023 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- February 1, 2023: Public Hearing: 02/01/2023 12:30 pm LOB 202-204
- February 1, 2023: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate HB 549-FN 02/01/2023 (Vote 16-0; CC)
- February 17, 2023: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 02/17/2023 09:00 am LOB 202-204
- March 9, 2023: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/09/2023