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.