SB 20 (1993): relative to representation of business organizations in small claims court.

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SB 20 (1993)

relative to representation of business organizations in small claims court.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 77

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1993 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 4, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 10, 1993 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 8, 1993 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 22, 1993 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 23, 1993, making it Chapter 77 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1993.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Fraser (SD4) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 1993, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
  • March 23, 1993, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB

Votes

  • February 4, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ2,P22
  • January 27, 1993: HEARING JAN27 10:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 3, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB04
  • February 3, 1993: PROP COMM AM<1270>; SC9,P4-5
  • February 4, 1993: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ3,P43 + 45
  • March 10, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ36,P853
  • March 11, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 03/10/93 DUE ON 04/14/93
  • March 23, 1993: HEARING MAR23 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • April 1, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR08 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
  • April 8, 1993: PASSED; HJ52,P1254 + 1273
  • April 20, 1993: ENROLLED; SJ15,P284
  • April 22, 1993: ENROLLED; HJ61,P1496
  • April 23, 1993: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/23/93 EFF: 07/01/93 CHAP.0077

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