HB 1361 (1996): establishing a standing joint legislative committee to review professional conduct complaints against judges.

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HB 1361 (1996)

establishing a standing joint legislative committee to review professional conduct complaints against judges.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held public hearings on February 14, 1996 and February 16, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 16–0, 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 kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Taylor (Hills 34) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Hemon (Straf 11)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 1996, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
  • February 16, 1996, 3:30 PM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB

Votes

  • March 7, 1996, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — 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
  • February 14, 1996: HEARING FEB14 02:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 16, 1996: CONTINUED HEARING FEB16 03:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 21, 1996: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR05 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • 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: ITL REPORT ADOPTED 2/3VV; HJ38,P1368

Related Bills

  • HB 1360 (1996): establishing a standing joint legislative committee to review professional conduct complaints against attorneys.

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