HB 1123 (1992): establishing procedures for representation of corporations, partnerships, and trusts in small claims actions.

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HB 1123 (1992)

establishing procedures for representation of corporations, partnerships, and trusts in small claims actions.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 228

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1992 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 8, 1992. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 3, 1992 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 4, 1992 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 1992. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 7, 1992 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 21, 1992 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On April 22, 1992 the Senate adopted “Accede to Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. On May 6, 1992 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On May 6, 1992 the House adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 11, 1992 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 13, 1992, making it Chapter 228 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1993.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Klemarczyk (Rock 13) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. G. Katsakiores (Rock 7)
  • Rep. Donovan (Hills 26)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 8, 1992, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • April 1, 1992, 12:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • April 7, 1992, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 1992, House: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • April 22, 1992, Senate: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 1992, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 1992, House: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
  • January 8, 1992: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/08/92 DUE ON 02/26/92
  • January 8, 1992: HEARING JAN08 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 26, 1992: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR03 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
  • February 27, 1992: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); HC43,P1015-1016
  • March 3, 1992: PASSED WITH AM; HJ52,P1318-1319 + 1380
  • March 4, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
  • April 1, 1992: HEARING APR01 12:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • April 6, 1992: COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR07
  • April 6, 1992: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); SC25,P6
  • April 7, 1992: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ15,P359 + 366
  • April 21, 1992: HOUSE NONC WITH SEN AM REQ CONF COMM, REP LOWN MA VV; HJ76,P1962
  • April 21, 1992: <SPKR APPTS REPS: MOORE, LOCKWOOD, RECORD & WALL>
  • April 22, 1992: SEN ACCEDED TO REQ FOR CONF COMM, SEN PODLES MA VV; SJ20,P556-557
  • April 22, 1992: <PRES APPTS SENS: COLANTUONO, PODLES & HOLLINGWORTH>
  • April 30, 1992: CONFEREE CHANGE: REP WALL REPLACES REP BURLING; HJ82,P2107
  • April 30, 1992: CONF COMM REPORT (SEN AM + NEW AM) FILED
  • May 6, 1992: CONF COMM REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ21,P613-614
  • May 6, 1992: CONF COMM REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ82,P2120
  • May 7, 1992: ENROLLED; HJ87,P2198
  • May 11, 1992: ENROLLED; SJ22,P718
  • May 13, 1992: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/13/92 EFF: 01/01/93 CHAP.0228

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