SB 79-FN (1995): transferring jurisdiction over the town of Northwood from the Auburn District Court to the Pittsfield District Court; and relative to retirement service credit for district court special justices who are appointed justices.

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SB 79-FN (1995)

transferring jurisdiction over the town of Northwood from the Auburn District Court to the Pittsfield District Court; and relative to retirement service credit for district court special justices who are appointed justices.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 14, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 21, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 25, 1995 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Barnes (SD17) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. R. Johnson (Rock 1)
  • Rep. R. Dodge (Rock 4)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 1995, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
  • April 11, 1995, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB

Votes

  • March 21, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ2,P27
  • February 1, 1995: HEARING FEB01 10:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 13, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP FEB14
  • February 14, 1995: PASSED AND REF TO FINANCE; SJ4,P46
  • March 16, 1995: 03/16/95 INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ44,P1325
  • March 20, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAR21
  • March 20, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1841>(NEW TITLE); SC22,P4-5
  • March 21, 1995: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ10,P164-165 + 171
  • March 22, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/22/95 DUE ON 04/26/95
  • April 11, 1995: HEARING APR11 10:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY & F L
  • April 18, 1995: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR APR25 (VOTE 13-0;CC)
  • April 25, 1995: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ59,P1636

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