HB 407 (1993): making technical changes to the laws governing the courts.

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HB 407 (1993)

making technical changes to the laws governing the courts.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Courts and Procedure
  • Chapter law: 190

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 1993 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 12–1. On March 17, 1993 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 1993 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 20, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 11, 1993 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 1, 1993 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 1993, making it Chapter 190 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Burling (Sull 1) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Podles (SD16)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 1993, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • April 7, 1993, 11:45 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • March 17, 1993, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 1993, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ8,P117
  • January 6, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/06/93 DUE ON 02/10/93
  • January 20, 1993: //CANCELLED//HEARING FEB03 11:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY (TO
  • February 9, 1993: RESCHEDULED HEARING FEB09 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 11, 1993: 21 CAL DAY EXTENSION GRANTED (NEW DUE DATE: 03/03/93); HJ22,P431
  • February 18, 1993: REHEARING MAR02 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • March 11, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR17 (VOTE 12-1)
  • March 15, 1993: PROP COMM AM<1926>; HC35,P827-830
  • March 17, 1993: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ41,P1007-1009 + 1026
  • March 24, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ10,P212
  • April 7, 1993: HEARING APR07 11:45 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • April 19, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR20
  • April 19, 1993: PROP COMM AM<2296>; SC26,P8
  • April 20, 1993: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ15,P280 + 285
  • May 11, 1993: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP LOWN MA VV; HJ72,P1743
  • May 25, 1993: ENROLLED; HJ84,P1940
  • June 1, 1993: ENROLLED; SJ21,P486
  • June 9, 1993: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/09/93 EFF: 01/01/94 CHAP.0190

Laws It Would Change

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