SB 172 (1999): relative to representation by a citizen in a court proceeding.
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SB 172 (1999)
relative to representation by a citizen in a court proceeding.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1999-2000
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 251
The Story
It was introduced on February 11, 1999 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 21, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 13, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on May 13, 1999 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 26, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 9–5. On June 9, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 24, 1999 the Senate adopted “Senate Concurred W/ House Amendment” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Pignatelli. The bill was enrolled on July 1, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 9, 1999, making it Chapter 251 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2000.
Sponsors
- Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD3)
- Rep. Leo Pepino (R - Hills 40)
- Rep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 12)
- Rep. Barbara Richardson (D - Ches 12)
- Rep. Bruce Hunter (R - Hills 7)
- Rep. Loren Jean (R - Hills 17)
Hearings and Sessions
- April 21, 1999, 10:35 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102
- May 26, 1999, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, Rm208,LOB
Votes
- May 13, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass W/Amendment — voice vote, passed
- June 9, 1999, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- June 24, 1999, Senate: Senate Concurred W/ House Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- February 11, 1999: Introduction and referring to Judiciary
- April 21, 1999: Hearing, 4/21/99, Room 102, LOB, 10:35 a.m
- May 12, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 5/13/99
- May 12, 1999: Committee Amendment, {1108}
- May 13, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment, {1108}, AA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
- May 13, 1999: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ54, p1418
- May 18, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 5/18/1999 due on
- May 26, 1999: Hearing May 26 9:00 Rm208,LOB
- June 3, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for June 9 (vote 9-5;Reg)
- June 3, 1999: Prop Maj Am{1433}; HC59, p1608
- June 9, 1999: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ62, p1661 + 1668
- June 24, 1999: Senate Concurred W/ House Amendment, Sen. Pignatelli, MA, VV
- July 1, 1999: Enrolled; HJ77, p2091
- July 1, 1999: Enrolled
- July 9, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/9/1999 Eff: 1/1/2000 Chap. 0251