SB 6-FN (1996): relative to frivolous inmate litigation.

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SB 6-FN (1996)

relative to frivolous inmate litigation.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The majority recommended that the Senate pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the Senate kill it. On March 15, 1995 the bill was referred to the Judiciary committee. The committee held work sessions on December 18, 1995 and January 4, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 3–0, to recommend that the Senate kill it. On January 11, 1996 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Barnes (SD17) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. D. Sytek (Rock 26)

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 8, 1995, 12:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
  • December 18, 1995, 10:00 AM: work session, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
  • January 4, 1996, 10:30 AM: work session, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • January 11, 1996, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ2,P22
  • February 2, 1995: <NOTE TIME CHANGE> HEARING MAR08 NOON RM103,LOB FOR: JUD
  • March 14, 1995: COMM MAJ REPORT OTP/AM MAR14
  • March 14, 1995: COMM MIN REPORT ITL MAR14
  • March 14, 1995: PROP MAJ AM<1754>; SC20,P22-25
  • March 15, 1995: SEN LOVEJOY SUSP RULES FOR RE-REF REPORT, MA 2/3VV; RE-REFERRED TO JUDICIARY, SEN LOVEJOY SUBST MA VV; SJ9,P136-138 (SEE PERM
  • March 15, 1995: JRNL ALSO)
  • December 18, 1995: RE-REF WORK SESSION DEC18 10:00 RM103,LOB FOR: JUD
  • January 4, 1996: RE-REF WORK SESSION JAN04 10:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • January 10, 1996: RE-REF COMM REPORT ITL JAN11 (VOTE: 3-0)
  • January 11, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ2,P30

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