BILL · 1997–98 SESSION

HB 1534: Witness intimidation

Revising provisions relating to intimidation of witnesses.

Summary

  • The current and prospective witnesses protected from intimidation include: (1) a person endorsed as a witness, (2) a person whom the person making the threats believes may be called as a witness, and (3) a person whom the person making the threats believes may have information relevant to a criminal investigation or the abuse or neglect of a minor child.

From the Senate Bill Report (HB 1534), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 29, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 11, 1997
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Larry Crouse (R-4)
Introduced
January 29, 1997 in the House
Last action
January 30, 1998
Companion bill
SB 5520

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Larry Crouse (R-4)

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 11, 1997
Version voted on: HB 1534
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat41001
Republican56000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

History

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HB 1534 in other sessions

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