SB 634 (1996): establishing a committee to study the feasibility of legislative review of judges and term limitations on judicial appointments.

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SB 634 (1996)

establishing a committee to study the feasibility of legislative review of judges and term limitations on judicial appointments.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 1996. The committee voted 5–1 to recommend that the Senate kill it. On February 21, 1996 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Thomas Stawasz (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 1996, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • February 21, 1996, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ1,P11
  • January 4, 1996: //CANCELLED//HEARING JAN31 11:40 RM103,LOB FOR: JUD
  • February 7, 1996: RESCHEDULED HEARING FEB07 11:15 RM103,LOB FOR: JUD
  • February 20, 1996: COMM REPORT ITL FEB21 (VOTE 5-1)
  • February 21, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ9,P105

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