HB 259-FN (1999): granting a right to trial by jury in any controversy between a person or persons and a state board, commission, or agency when the amount in controversy is at least $5,000.
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HB 259-FN (1999)
granting a right to trial by jury in any controversy between a person or persons and a state board, commission, or agency when the amount in controversy is at least $5,000.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1999-2000
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 1999 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 1999. The committee held work sessions on February 9, 1999 and March 2, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 13–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 18, 1999 the House voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Rep. Loren Jean (R - Hills 17) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. David Young (R - Sull 6)
- Rep. Alf Jacobson (R - Merr 2)
- Rep. Kathleen Flora (R - Hills 15)
- Rep. Benjamin DePecol (D - Ches 14)
- Sen. Rick Trombly (D - SD7)
- Sen. Mary Brown (R - SD17)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 26, 1999, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, Rm208,LOB
- February 9, 1999, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House d), Rm208,LOB (Reps: Soltani, Wood, Rowe, Solow &
The Docket
- January 7, 1999: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ12, p153
- January 13, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 1/13/99 due on E f
- January 26, 1999: Hearing Jan 26 10:15 Rm208,LOB
- February 9, 1999: Subcom work session Feb 09 2:00 Rm208,LOB (Reps: Soltani, Wood, Rowe, Solow & Ford)
- March 2, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 2 after last hearing 3:15? Rm208,LOB
- March 4, 1999: Maj Report ITL for Mar 18 (vote 13-1;CC)
- March 18, 1999: ITL Report adopted; HJ29, p603
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 1549-FN (1998): granting a right to trial by jury in any controversy between a person or persons and a state board, commission, or agency when the amount in controversy is at least $1,500.