SB 474-FN (1992): relative to regular sessions of a district court in towns within the district.
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SB 474-FN (1992)
relative to regular sessions of a district court in towns within the district.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 129
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 1992 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 19, 1992 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 20, 1992 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 4, 1992. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 11–4. The committee's amendment () was rejected on a voice vote on April 7, 1992. On April 16, 1992 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 23, 1992 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 1, 1992, making it Chapter 129 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1993.
Sponsors
- Sen. Podles (SD16) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Hollingworth (SD23)
- Rep. Martling (Straf 4)
- Rep. Marsh (Coos 1)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 13, 1992, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
- March 4, 1992, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
Votes
- February 19, 1992, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 16, 1992, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
- January 29, 1992: ==CANCELLED==HEARING JAN29 12:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- February 4, 1992: RE-RESCHEDULED HEARING FEB13 10:00 RM103,LOB FOR: JUD
- February 12, 1992: ==CANCELLED==RESCHEDULED HEARING FEB12 10:00 RM103,LOB FOR: JU
- February 19, 1992: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB19
- February 19, 1992: PROP COMM AM; SC13,P20-21
- February 19, 1992: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ7,P101 + 110
- February 20, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ46,P1134
- February 20, 1992: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/25/92 DUE ON 03/25/92
- March 4, 1992: HEARING MAR04 09:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- March 31, 1992: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR07 (VOTE 11-4)
- April 2, 1992: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); HC63,P1601
- April 7, 1992: COMM AM, AL VV; SPECIAL ORDER TO APR16, REP FENTON MA VV; HJ67,P1771
- April 16, 1992: PASSED VV; HJ73,P1914 + 1922
- April 22, 1992: ENROLLED; SJ20,P575
- April 23, 1992: ENROLLED; HJ79,P2071
- May 1, 1992: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/01/92 EFF: 01/01/93 CHAP.0129