HB 715-FN (1991): relative to the right to jury trial in civil cases.

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HB 715-FN (1991)

relative to the right to jury trial in civil cases.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 47

The Story

It was introduced on February 5, 1991 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 22, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 13, 1991 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 2, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 11, 1991 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 23, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 26, 1991, making it Chapter 47 of the session laws. It took effect on June 25, 1991.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Lown (Hills 9) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 22, 1991, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • March 27, 1991, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • April 2, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 11, 1991, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ23,P302
  • February 12, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB15 DUE ON FEB28
  • February 22, 1991: HEARING FEB22 11:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • March 5, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR13 (VOTE 11-0;CC)
  • March 13, 1991: PASSED; HJ51,P1065 + 1083
  • March 21, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ12,P156
  • March 27, 1991: HEARING MAR27 11:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • March 29, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR02
  • April 1, 1991: PROP COMM AM; SC22,P10
  • April 2, 1991: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ15,P216 + 220
  • April 11, 1991: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP MARTLING MA VV; HJ66,P1484
  • April 18, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ18,P254
  • April 23, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ69,P1577
  • April 26, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/26/91 EFF: 06/25/91 CHAP.0047

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