HB 1477 (1994): changing the judicial district for Thompson and Meserve's Purchase.

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HB 1477 (1994)

changing the judicial district for Thompson and Meserve's Purchase.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 44

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 10, 1994 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 22, 1994 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 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 21, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 28, 1994, making it Chapter 44 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1995.

Sponsors

  • Rep. M. Hawkinson (Coos 7) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Guay (Coos 6)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 1994, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • March 30, 1994, 11:30 AM: 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,P195
  • January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 03/10/94
  • February 2, 1994: HEARING FEB02 11:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 16, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR10 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
  • March 10, 1994: PASSED; HJ34,P1074 + 1110
  • March 22, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ9,P228
  • March 30, 1994: HEARING MAR30 11:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • April 12, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP APR14
  • April 14, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ11,P284 + 296
  • April 21, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ58,P1848
  • April 21, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ12,P301
  • April 28, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/28/94 EFF: 01/01/95 CHAP.0044

Laws It Would Change

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