HB 1349 (1994): relative to representation of business organizations in small claims court.
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HB 1349 (1994)
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: 195
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 10–4. On March 10, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. 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 27, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 3, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 3, 1994 the Senate adopted “Suspend Rules for 3rd reading”, on a motion by Sen. Delahunty. The bill was enrolled on May 17, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 24, 1994, making it Chapter 195 of the session laws. It took effect on May 24, 1994.
Sponsors
- Rep. DePecol (Ches 14) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 20, 1994, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
- April 27, 1994, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
Votes
- March 10, 1994, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 3, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ7,P189
- January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 03/10/94
- January 20, 1994: HEARING JAN20 01:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- March 2, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR10 (VOTE 10-4)
- March 2, 1994: PROP MAJ AM<5367>; HC30,P896
- March 10, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ34,P1097-1098 + 1111
- March 22, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ9,P227
- April 27, 1994: HEARING APR27 10:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- May 2, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP MAY03
- May 3, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ14,P351 + 365
- May 3, 1994: SEN DELAHUNTY SUSP RULES FOR 3RD READING, MA 2/3VV; SJ14,P364
- May 17, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ67,P2103
- May 17, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ18,P524
- May 24, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/24/94 EFF: 05/24/94 CHAP.0195