HB 1261-FN (1998): prohibiting part-time judges from sitting on courts located within 50 miles of their primary places of business.

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HB 1261-FN (1998)

prohibiting part-time judges from sitting on courts located within 50 miles of their primary places of business.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 1998 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. McCann (Straf 11) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Cobbin (Graf 11)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 1998, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ3,P101
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/09/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
  • February 13, 1998: HEARING FEB13 10:15 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY & F L
  • February 17, 1998: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR05 (VOTE 13-0;CC)
  • March 5, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ21,P1110

Laws It Would Change

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