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SB 5148 - 2005-06
Repealing the crime of "slander of a woman."
Sponsors: Kohl-Welles, Kline, Fairley, Carrell
Bill History

2005 REGULAR SESSION

IN THE SENATE

Jan 14
First reading, referred to Judiciary. (View Original Bill)
Jan 20
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Judiciary at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 3
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Judiciary at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 4
JUD - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 8
Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Feb 15
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 16
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Feb 17
First reading, referred to Judiciary.
Mar 18
Public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 23
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Judiciary at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
JUDI - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Mar 25
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Placed on second reading.
Mar 30
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 69; nays, 28; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Mar 30
President signed.

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 5
Speaker signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 5
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Apr 8
Governor signed.
Chapter 13, 2005 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 7/24/2005.
Available Documents
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