HB 1357 (1996): relative to court decrees in title disputes.

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HB 1357 (1996)

relative to court decrees in title disputes.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 76

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 16, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 11–3. On March 6, 1996 the House voted to pass it 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, 5–0, 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 1, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 13, 1996, making it Chapter 76 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Hemon (Straf 11) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 15, 1996, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
  • February 16, 1996, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
  • April 10, 1996, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • March 6, 1996, House: Ought to Pass — 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,P132
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • January 8, 1996: //CANCELLED//HEARING FEB01 02:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • January 10, 1996: //CANCELLED//RESCHEDULED HEARING FEB15 02:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JU
  • February 16, 1996: RESCHEDULED HEARING FEB16 11:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUD
  • February 22, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR05 (VOTE 11-3)
  • March 5, 1996: MOVED TO MAR06 CALENDAR WITHOUT OBJECTION
  • March 6, 1996: PASSED VV; HJ37,P1336 + 1340
  • March 7, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ11,P200
  • April 10, 1996: HEARING APR10 10:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUD
  • April 16, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP APR17 (VOTE 5-0)
  • April 17, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ19,P319 + 329
  • April 30, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ21,P389
  • May 1, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ59,P1961
  • May 13, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/13/96 EFF: 01/01/97 CHAP.0076

Laws It Would Change

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