HB 1244 (1994): repealing the Uniform Photographic Copies of Business and Public Records as Evidence Act and repealing certain provisions regarding witness testimony and admissibility of evidence.
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HB 1244 (1994)
repealing the Uniform Photographic Copies of Business and Public Records as Evidence Act and repealing certain provisions regarding witness testimony and admissibility of evidence.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1993-1994
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 57
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 11–1, 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 13, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 21, 1994 the House 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 57 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1995.
Sponsors
- Rep. Lozeau (Hills 30) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 20, 1994, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
- April 13, 1994, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
Votes
- April 21, 1994, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ7,P185
- January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 03/10/94
- January 20, 1994: HEARING JAN20 02:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- February 16, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR10 (VOTE 11-1;CC)
- February 16, 1994: PROP COMM AM<4729>(NEW TITLE); HC30,P891-892
- March 10, 1994: PASSED WITH AM; HJ34,P1073 + 1110
- March 22, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ9,P227
- April 13, 1994: HEARING APR13 10:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- April 20, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP APR21
- April 21, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ12,P305 + 318
- April 26, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ13,P330
- April 28, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ58,P1851
- May 6, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/06/94 EFF: 01/01/95 CHAP.0057