HB 656 (1995): permitting an unpaid leave of absence for one superior court justice.

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HB 656 (1995)

permitting an unpaid leave of absence for one superior court justice.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 5

The Story

It was introduced on February 16, 1995 and referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 16–1. On March 9, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On March 9, 1995 the House adopted “Suspend Rules for 3rd reading”, on a motion by Rep. A Torr & Buckley. On March 9, 1995 the Senate adopted “Suspend Rules to consider”, on a motion by Sen. Podles. The bill was enrolled on March 15, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on March 17, 1995, making it Chapter 5 of the session laws. It took effect on April 16, 1995.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Kurk (Hills 5) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Perkins (Hills 5)

Votes

  • March 9, 1995, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 16, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ31,P739
  • March 1, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/01/95 DUE ON
  • March 2, 1995: HEARING (JOINT WITH SENATE JUDICIARY) MAR07 10:00 RM208,LOB
  • March 8, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR (VOTE 16-1)
  • March 8, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1694>(NEW TITLE)
  • March 9, 1995: REPS A TORR & BUCKLEY SUSP RULES FOR REPORT, MA 2/3VV; COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ35,P947
  • March 9, 1995: REPS A TORR & BUCKLEY SUSP RULES FOR 3RD READING, MA 2/3VV; HJ35,P947-948
  • March 9, 1995: SEN PODLES SUSP RULES TO CONSIDER, MA 2/3VV; INTRODUCED AND PASSED VV; SJ8,P110-111 + 112
  • March 9, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ39,P1094
  • March 15, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ9,P113
  • March 17, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 03/17/95 EFF: 04/16/95 CHAP. 0005

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