SB 338 (2000): relative to trustee process.

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SB 338 (2000)

relative to trustee process.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 257

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 17, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 17, 2000 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration” on a voice vote. On February 17, 2000 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On March 9, 2000 the Senate adopted “Removed From Table” and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 9, 2000 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2000. The committee held work sessions on April 11, 2000, May 3, 2000 and May 9, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 17, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 18, 2000 the Senate adopted “Sen Pignatelli Concur with House amendment” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 31, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 12, 2000, making it Chapter 257 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2000, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • April 4, 2000, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • April 11, 2000, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • May 3, 2000, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB (Rep Craig)
  • May 9, 2000, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB

Votes

  • February 17, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • February 17, 2000, Senate: Reconsideration — voice vote, passed
  • February 17, 2000, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2000, Senate: Sen Pignatelli Concur with House amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary; SJ Convening Day, Pg. 8
  • January 12, 2000: Hearing , Jan. 12 , 10:45 a.m., Room 103 , SH ; SC1, Pg.3
  • February 16, 2000: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, SC12, Pg.2
  • February 17, 2000: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • February 17, 2000: Sen. Pignatelli, Moved Reconsideration, MA, VV
  • February 17, 2000: Sen. Gordon, Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
  • March 9, 2000: Sen. Fernald Moved Removed From Table, MA; Sen. Fernald Floor Amendment{3646}, AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA,VV
  • March 9, 2000:
  • March 9, 2000: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ22, p660
  • March 15, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 3/15/2000
  • April 4, 2000: Hearing Apr 4 2:00 RM208,LOB
  • April 11, 2000: Subcom Work Session Apr 11 1:00 RM208,LOB
  • May 3, 2000: Subcom Work Session May 3 9:30 RM208,LOB (Rep Craig)
  • May 9, 2000: Subcom Work Session May 9 9:30 RM208,LOB
  • May 10, 2000: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 17 (vote 12-0;CC)
  • May 10, 2000: Prop Comm Am{4447}; HC40, p1251-1253
  • May 17, 2000: Passed with Am; Reps Chandler & Burling Susp Rules for 3rd reading, MA 2/3VV; HJ45, p1389-1391+1395
  • May 18, 2000: Sen Pignatelli Concur with House amendment{4447}; MA, VV
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled Bill, Adopted
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled; HJ48, P1548
  • June 12, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 6/12/2000 Eff: 1/1/2001 Chap: 0257

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