HB 1153-FN (1994): adopting the revised Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act.

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HB 1153-FN (1994)

adopting the revised Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 266

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 13–2. On January 27, 1994 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 10, 1994 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 16, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 24, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a division vote, then referred it on to the Senate Fin committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 12, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 17, 1994 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 26, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 1994, making it Chapter 266 of the session laws. It took effect on June 6, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Lown (Hills 14) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Record (Hills 27)
  • Sen. Podles (SD16)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 1994, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • March 16, 1994, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • January 27, 1994, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 24, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — division vote, passed
  • May 12, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 17, 1994, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ7,P181
  • January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 03/10/94
  • January 12, 1994: HEARING JAN12 11:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • January 20, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR JAN27 (VOTE 13-2)
  • January 27, 1994: PASSED VV; HJ14,P433 + 439
  • February 10, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ5,P123
  • March 16, 1994: HEARING MAR16 11:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUD
  • March 23, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAR24
  • March 23, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5678>; SC18,P5
  • March 24, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FIN DIV; SJ10,P262
  • May 11, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP MAY12
  • May 12, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ17,P441 + 493
  • May 17, 1994: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP LOWN MA VV; HJ67,P2095
  • May 26, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2135
  • May 26, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ20,P566
  • June 6, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/06/94 EFF: 06/06/94 CHAP.0266

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