HB 320 (1997): requiring attorneys in divorce cases to provide clients with a statement of client's rights and responsibilities and a retainer agreement containing certain information, and subjects attorneys to certain other procedures in divorce cases.

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HB 320 (1997)

requiring attorneys in divorce cases to provide clients with a statement of client's rights and responsibilities and a retainer agreement containing certain information, and subjects attorneys to certain other procedures in divorce 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. Hemon (Straf 11) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. P. Taylor (Hills 34)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 1997, 9:30 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 09:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB12 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • February 12, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ22,P396

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