HB 1138 (1996): requesting the judicial council to study issues regarding jury duty.

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HB 1138 (1996)

requesting the judicial council to study issues regarding jury duty.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 90

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 1996. The committee held work sessions on February 13, 1996, February 14, 1996, February 20, 1996 and February 21, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 5, 1996. On March 7, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 1996 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 3–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 17, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 8, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 15, 1996, making it Chapter 90 of the session laws. It took effect on May 15, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Kennedy (Merr 7) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 1996, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
  • February 20, 1996, 12:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
  • February 21, 1996, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
  • April 10, 1996, 11:50 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • March 7, 1996, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ4,P124
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • February 8, 1996: HEARING FEB08 11:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 12, 1996: (SUBCOM CHR: REP HART)
  • February 12, 1996: //CANCELLED//SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB15 (IMMED AFTER SESS) RM208
  • February 13, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB13 (IMMED AFTER HRGS) RM208,LOB :JUD
  • February 14, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB14 (IMMED AFTER HRGS) RM208,LOB :JUD
  • February 20, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB20 12:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 21, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB21 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 22, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR05 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
  • February 22, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5040>(NEW TITLE); HC28,P972-973
  • March 5, 1996: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP GIBSON; HJ34,P1234
  • March 5, 1996: MOVED TO MAR06 WITHOUT OBJECTION
  • March 6, 1996: MOVED TO MAR07 WITHOUT OBJECTION
  • March 7, 1996: COMM AM, AA 2/3VV; PASSED WITH AM 2/3VV; HJ38,P1367 + 1381
  • March 7, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ11,P198
  • April 10, 1996: HEARING APR10 11:50 RM103,LOB FOR: JUD
  • April 16, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP APR17 (VOTE 3-0)
  • April 17, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ19,P317 + 328
  • May 7, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ22,P421
  • May 8, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ62,P1999
  • May 15, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/15/96 EFF: 05/15/96 CHAP.0090

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