HB 278 (1997): relative to the doctrines of adverse possession and prescription.
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HB 278 (1997)
relative to the doctrines of adverse possession and prescription.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 1997. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 11–1. On February 19, 1997 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Bickford (Straf 1) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 29, 1997, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
Votes
- February 19, 1997, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ12,P179
- January 21, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/21/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- January 29, 1997: HEARING JAN29 09:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- February 14, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB19 VOTE (11-1 )
- February 18, 1997: MIN REPORT OTP
- February 19, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ26,P497