HB 474 (1989): relative to the losing party's payment of the prevailing party's costs in tort actions.

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HB 474 (1989)

relative to the losing party's payment of the prevailing party's costs in tort actions.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 1989 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 2, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 17–0. On March 23, 1989 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Dickinson (Carr 2) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Townsend (Graf 13)
  • Sen. Charbonneau (SD14)

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 2, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB

Votes

  • March 23, 1989, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
  • February 8, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/07/89 DUE ON 03/14/89
  • March 2, 1989: HEARING 03/02/89 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • March 17, 1989: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR: 3/23/89VOTE (17-0)
  • March 23, 1989: REP DICKINSON SUB OTP, WITHDREW MOTION; ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV HJ56, P1726

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 302 (1991): relative to the losing party's payment of the prevailing party's costs in tort actions.
  • HB 223 (1995): relative to the losing party's payment of the prevailing party's costs in tort actions.

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