HB 298-FN (1989): relative to the statute of limitations for actions against governmental units.
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HB 298-FN (1989)
relative to the statute of limitations for actions against governmental units.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1989-1990
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Civil Actions
- Chapter law: 161
The Story
It was introduced on January 24, 1989 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0. On March 7, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 8, 1989 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 22, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 30, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. On April 20, 1989 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 4, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 17, 1989, making it Chapter 161 of the session laws. It took effect on May 17, 1989.
Sponsors
- Rep. Gage (Rock 13) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 21, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
- March 22, 1989, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM 212
Votes
- April 20, 1989, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 24, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
- January 31, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/31/89 DUE ON 03/07/89
- February 21, 1989: HEARING 02/21/89 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- February 28, 1989: MAJ REP OTP/AM FOR 3/7 VOTE (16-0 cc); PROP COMM AM, HC36, P836
- March 7, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM; HJ39, P910-11 + 948
- March 8, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
- March 22, 1989: HEARING 3/22/89 3:00 RM 212 FOR:JUDICIARY
- March 27, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTPA
- March 30, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AMEND
- April 20, 1989: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP T. GAGE MA VV; HJ72, P2180
- May 2, 1989: ENROLLED:
- May 4, 1989: ENROLLED:
- May 17, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/17/89 EFF: 5/17/89 CHAP: 161