HB 1423 (1996): making all court records and proceedings open to the public.
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HB 1423 (1996)
making all court records and proceedings open to the public.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
- Subject: Right to Know
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 6, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 21, 1996 the House voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Rep. Hemon (Straf 11) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. McCann (Straf 11)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 6, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
The Docket
- January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ4,P134
- January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
- February 6, 1996: HEARING FEB06 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- February 13, 1996: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB21 (VOTE 18-0;CC)
- February 21, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ30,P1086