SB 146 (1999): granting district courts exclusive jurisdiction over actions involving certain real estate purchase deposits held in escrow accounts.

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SB 146 (1999)

granting district courts exclusive jurisdiction over actions involving certain real estate purchase deposits held in escrow accounts.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 28, 1999 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 1, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on April 1, 1999 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 12, 1999. The committee held work sessions on May 18, 1999 and May 26, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 9, 1999 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 31, 1999, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102
  • May 12, 1999, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, Rm208,LOB
  • May 18, 1999, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, Rm208,LOB
  • May 26, 1999, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, Rm208,LOB

Votes

  • April 1, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass W/Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 28, 1999: Introduction and referring to Judiciary 1/28/99
  • March 31, 1999: Hearing, 3/31/99, Room 102, LOB, 10:15 a.m
  • April 1, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 4/1/99
  • April 1, 1999: Committee Amendment, {0657}, SC 17A, P8
  • April 1, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment, {0657}, (New Title), AA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 1, 1999: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ40, p888
  • April 6, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 4/6/1999 due on
  • May 12, 1999: Hearing May 12 10:30 Rm208,LOB
  • May 18, 1999: Subcom work session May 18 9:00 Rm208,LOB
  • May 26, 1999: Subcom work session May 26 11:30 Rm208,LOB
  • June 3, 1999: Maj Report ITL for June 9 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • June 9, 1999: ITL Report Adopted; HJ62, p1647

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