SB 401 (1992): removing the exemption from jury service for physicians and surgeons.

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SB 401 (1992)

removing the exemption from jury service for physicians and surgeons.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1992 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 1992. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 6, 1992 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 13, 1992 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 18, 1992. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 11–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 26, 1992 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Disnard (SD8) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Colantuono (SD14)
  • Rep. W. McCain (Rock 11)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 1992, 12:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
  • March 18, 1992, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB

Votes

  • February 6, 1992, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
  • January 22, 1992: HEARING JAN22 12:15 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 5, 1992: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB06
  • February 5, 1992: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); SC9,P6
  • February 6, 1992: COMM AM, AA VV; SEN CURRIER MOVED INDEF POST, ML DIV(3-16); PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ3,P46 + 52
  • February 13, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO HEALTH HS&EA; HJ39,P931
  • February 13, 1992: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/19/92 DUE ON 03/25/92
  • March 18, 1992: ==CANCELLED==HEARING MAR18 10:30 RM205,LOB FOR: HEALTH HS&EA
  • March 18, 1992: RESCHEDULED HEARING MAR18 09:30 RM205,LOB FOR: HEALTH HS&EA
  • March 19, 1992: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR26 (VOTE 11-1;CC)
  • March 26, 1992: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ61,P1548

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