HB 1370 (1998): abolishing the judicial council.

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HB 1370 (1998)

abolishing the judicial council.

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

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 4, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 12, 1998. On February 12, 1998 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 258–4.

Sponsors

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

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 1998, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB

Votes

  • February 12, 1998, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 258, nays 4, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ3,P105
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/16/97 DUE ON 02/11/98
  • February 4, 1998: HEARING FEB04 9:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUD & FL
  • February 5, 1998: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB12 (VOTE 18-0;CC)
  • February 12, 1998: REMOVED FROM CONSENT CAL, REQ REP HEMON; HJ15,P714
  • February 12, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED BY 2/3 DIV(258-4); HJ15,P766

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