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HB 2565 - 2007-08
Including defendants who are persons specifically authorized to assist and act at the direction of law enforcement officers for the purpose of affirmative defenses.
Sponsors: O'Brien, Pearson
By Request:
Attorney General
Companion Bill: SB 6372
Bill History
2008 REGULAR SESSION
Jan 9
Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 14
First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.
(View Original Bill)
Jan 24
Public hearing in the House Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness at 10:00 AM.
(Committee Materials)
Jan 28
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness at 1:30 PM.
(Committee Materials)
PSEP - Majority; do pass.
(Majority Report)
Jan 30
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 6
Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Feb 12
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 13
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.
(View Roll Calls)
IN THE SENATE
Feb 15
First reading, referred to Judiciary.
Feb 27
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Judiciary at 4:30 PM.
(Committee Materials)
Feb 29
JUD - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).
(Majority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 4
Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Mar 5
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 10
Senate Rules "X" file.
Mar 13
By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
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