HB 361 (1999): requiring the suspension of attorneys who do not abide by a client's decision whether to accept an offer of settlement.

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HB 361 (1999)

requiring the suspension of attorneys who do not abide by a client's decision whether to accept an offer of settlement.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 28, 1999 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 10, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it (amendment 1) unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 14, 1999 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 10, 1999, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, Rm208,LOB

The Docket

  • January 28, 1999: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ15, p195
  • January 28, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 01/28/1999 due on
  • March 4, 1999: ==CANCELLED==Hearing Mar 4 9:30 Rm208,LOB
  • March 10, 1999: Rescheduled Hearing Mar 10 9:30 Rm208,LOB
  • March 31, 1999: Maj Report ITL For Apr 14 (vote 17-0;CC#1)
  • April 14, 1999: ITL Report adopted; HJ40, p900

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 338 (2003): requiring the suspension of attorneys who do not abide by a client's decision whether to accept an offer of settlement.

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