HB 568 (2000): establishing a program for performance evaluations of judges.

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HB 568 (2000)

establishing a program for performance evaluations of judges.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 53

The Story

It was introduced on January 28, 1999 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 2, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee (amendment 1) by a vote of 16–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 14, 1999 the bill was referred to the Judiciary committee. The committee held work sessions on September 1, 1999, September 15, 1999 and September 22, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 5, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on January 13, 2000 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 22, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 30, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 6, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 17, 2000, making it Chapter 53 of the session laws. It took effect on April 17, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 2, 1999, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, Rm208,LOB
  • September 15, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • September 22, 1999, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, Rm208,LOB
  • March 22, 2000, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • March 30, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 28, 1999: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ18, p275
  • February 9, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/9/1999 due on E e
  • March 2, 1999: Hearing Mar 2 10:00 Rm208,LOB
  • March 31, 1999: Maj Report RE-REF for Apr 14 (vote 16-1;CC#1)
  • April 14, 1999: Re-Referred to Judiciary committee; HJ40, p900
  • August 5, 1999: Re-Ref Subcom Org mtg Aug 19 10:00 Rm303,LOB
  • August 5, 1999: (Re-Ref Subcom: Reps Mock, Rowe, L Jean, Lasky, J Wall, Craig, Soltani, Keans, Woods & Picconi)
  • September 1, 1999: Re-Ref Subcom work sessions Sep 1 & 8 10:00 Rm208,LOB
  • September 15, 1999: Re-Ref Subcom work session Sep 15 10:00 RM208,LOB
  • September 22, 1999: Rerefer subcom work session Sept 22 9:30 Rm208,LOB
  • November 1, 1999: Prop Comm Am{2122}(New Title); HC93, p2273-2274
  • January 5, 2000: RE-REF Maj Report OTP/AM for 1/5/2000 (vote 16-0; CC)
  • January 5, 2000: Passed with Am; HJ5, p117-118 + 165
  • January 13, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • March 22, 2000: Hearing March 22, Room 103, SH, 11:00 a.m.; SC17, Pg.28
  • March 27, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass;3/30/00, SC19
  • March 30, 2000: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • March 30, 2000: Enrolled; HJ35, p1055
  • April 6, 2000: Enrolled Bill
  • April 17, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 4/17/2000 Eff: 4/17/2000 Chap: 0053

Laws It Would Change

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