SB 91 (1991): relative to the disclosure of discoverable materials in product liability actions.

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SB 91 (1991)

relative to the disclosure of discoverable materials in product liability actions.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Civil Actions

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1991 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 14, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 26, 1991 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 16–2. On April 30, 1991 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Cohen (SD24) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. S. Green (Hills 36)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 1991, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
  • April 16, 1991, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB

Votes

  • March 14, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 1991, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
  • February 20, 1991: HEARING FEB20 10:00 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • March 13, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAR14
  • March 14, 1991: PROP COMM AM; SC16,P18-19
  • March 14, 1991: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ10,P89 + 97
  • March 26, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ60,P1367
  • March 26, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON APR02 DUE ON MAY07
  • April 16, 1991: HEARING APR16 09:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • April 23, 1991: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR APR30 (VOTE 16-2)
  • April 30, 1991: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ71,P1625

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