SB 588 (1996): relative to tenant eviction proceedings.
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SB 588 (1996)
relative to tenant eviction proceedings.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Housing
- Chapter law: 155
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 21, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 5, 1996 and was referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 14, 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. On April 17, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 9, 1996 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 16, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 24, 1996, making it Chapter 155 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1997.
Sponsors
- Sen. Lovejoy (SD6) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Roberge (SD9)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 17, 1996, 10:50 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
- March 14, 1996, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
Votes
- February 21, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 9, 1996, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ1,P8
- January 17, 1996: HEARING JAN17 10:50 RM103,LOB FOR: JUD
- February 20, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB21 (VOTE 6-0)
- February 20, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5045>; SC10,P12
- February 21, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ9,P105 + 111
- March 5, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ34,P1215
- March 5, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/05/96 DUE ON 04/11/96
- March 14, 1996: HEARING MAR14 01:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- April 11, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR17 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
- April 11, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5690>; HC50,P1668
- April 17, 1996: PASSED WITH AM; HJ54,P1778 + 1810
- May 9, 1996: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN PODLES MA VV; SJ23,P428
- May 16, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ24,P470
- May 16, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ65,P2051
- May 24, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/24/96 EFF: 01/01/97 CHAP.0155