HB 359 (1989): relative to statements of minors in civil cases.
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HB 359 (1989)
relative to statements of minors in civil cases.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1989-1990
- House committee: Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Civil Actions
- Chapter law: 30
The Story
It was introduced on January 24, 1989 and referred to the House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 17–0. On February 23, 1989 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 24, 1989 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 8, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 21, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on March 23, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 4, 1989, making it Chapter 30 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1990.
Sponsors
- Rep. Trombly (Merr 4) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 8, 1989, 1:15 PM: hearing, RM206,LOB FOR
- March 8, 1989, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM 212
The Docket
- January 24, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CH, YTH & JJ
- January 31, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/31/89 DUE ON 03/07/89
- February 8, 1989: HEARING 02/08/89 01:15 RM206,LOB FOR:
- February 14, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR: 2/23 VOTE (17-0 cc)
- February 23, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED; HJ30, P574 + 590
- February 24, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
- March 8, 1989: HEARING 3/8 2:45 RM 212 FOR:JUDICIARY
- March 16, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTP
- March 21, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED
- March 23, 1989: ENROLLED:
- March 23, 1989: ENROLLED:
- April 4, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 4/4/89 EFF: 1/1/90 CHAP: 30