HB 312 (1997): establishing a procedure for making and accepting offers of judgment in civil cases.

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HB 312 (1997)

establishing a procedure for making and accepting offers of judgment in civil cases.

  • 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 February 4, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 12, 1997 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Herman (Hills 13) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 1997, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ17,P250
  • January 22, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/22/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • February 4, 1997: HEARING FEB04 11:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 5, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB12 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • February 12, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ22,P396

Laws It Would Change

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