HB 1124 (1994): extending the maximum time to exercise the option for jury or non-jury trial under the pilot program eliminating trial de novo in misdemeanor cases in Rockingham county.

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HB 1124 (1994)

extending the maximum time to exercise the option for jury or non-jury trial under the pilot program eliminating trial de novo in misdemeanor cases in Rockingham county.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 53

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 10, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 22, 1994 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 14, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 28, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 6, 1994, making it Chapter 53 of the session laws. It took effect on May 6, 1995.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Murphy (Hills 42) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. C. William Johnson (Merr 7)
  • Rep. D. Sytek (Rock 26)
  • Sen. J. King (SD18)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 1994, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • April 6, 1994, 12:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • April 14, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ7,P180
  • January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 03/10/94
  • January 25, 1994: HEARING JAN25 10:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 16, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR10 (VOTE 13-0;CC)
  • February 16, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5241>; HC30,P885
  • March 10, 1994: PASSED WITH AM; HJ34,P1072-1071 + 1110
  • March 22, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ9,P226
  • April 6, 1994: HEARING APR06 NOON RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • April 12, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP APR14
  • April 14, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ11,P282 + 295
  • April 26, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ13,P320
  • April 28, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ58,P1851
  • May 6, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/06/94 EFF: 05/06/95 CHAP.0053

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