HB 659-FN (1991): relative to legal representation in eviction proceedings.
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HB 659-FN (1991)
relative to legal representation in eviction proceedings.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: State Institutions and Housing
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Housing
The Story
It was introduced on February 5, 1991 and referred to the House State Institutions and Housing committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 28, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 13, 1991 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held public hearings on March 27, 1991 and April 3, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On April 25, 1991 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Ouellette (Hills 48) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 28, 1991, 10:00 AM: hearing, House State Institutions and Housing, RM304,LOB
- March 27, 1991, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
- April 3, 1991, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
Votes
- April 25, 1991, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ST INST; HJ23,P300
- February 11, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON MAR14
- February 28, 1991: HEARING FEB28 10:00 RM304,LOB FOR: ST INST
- March 7, 1991: PROP COMM AM; HC37,P688
- March 13, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR13 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
- March 13, 1991: PASSED WITH AM; HJ51,P1071 + 1083
- March 21, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ12,P156
- March 27, 1991: HEARING MAR27 10:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- April 3, 1991: RESCHEDULED RECESSED HEARING APR03 10:00 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICI
- April 4, 1991: ==CANCELLED==RECESSED HEARING APR04 10:00 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDIC
- April 24, 1991: COMM REPORT ITL APR25
- April 25, 1991: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ19,P260