Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1998-02-02 House Journal
Full Journal pdf1998-02-02 House Journal Page 2205 HB 234 Representative Williams brought up reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 234(FIN)(fld H) (page 2185). The following was again before the House in third reading: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 234(FIN) "An Act relating to assistance for abortions under the general relief program." Representative Rokeberg moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 234(FIN) be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 2. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Rokeberg: Page 2, line 31, following "performed": Insert: ", and in cases in which the pregnancy has resulted from rape or incest, provided the incident in which the rape or incest took place was reported to local law enforcement authorities within 72 hours of its occurrence" Representative Rokeberg moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative Brice objected. Amendment to Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Brice: Following "incest" Delete all material 1998-02-02 House Journal Page 2206 HB 234 Representative Brice moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment to Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Objection was heard. Representative Brice moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment to Amendment No. 2. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Rokeberg moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 2. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Rokeberg moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 234(FIN) be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 3. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 3 was offered by Representative Rokeberg: Page 2, line 27, following "47.25.300": Insert: "(1)" Page 2, line 31, following "performed": Insert: "j or (2) is pregnant as a result of a reported act of rape or incest" Representative Rokeberg moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 3 be adopted. Representative Martin objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 234(FIN)--RECONSIDERATION Second Reading Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 22 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 0 1998-02-02 House Journal Page 2207 HB 234 Yeas: Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davis, Elton, Foster, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Masek, Nicholia, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Therriault, Williams Nays: Barnes, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Martin, Mulder, Ogan, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey Excused: Bunde, Davies, James, Kubina, Moses Ryan changed from "Yea" to "Nay". And so, Amendment No. 3 was adopted. Representative Martin placed a call of the House. The call was satisfied. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CSHB 234(FIN) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 234(FIN) am--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 24 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey Nays: Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Elton, Grussendorf, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Nicholia, Porter, Williams Excused: Bunde, Davies, James, Kubina, Moses And so, CSHB 234(FIN) am passed the House on reconsideration and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment.