HB 121 (2001): establishing a committee to study methods of reducing the cost of obtaining justice for low-income citizens.

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HB 121 (2001)

establishing a committee to study methods of reducing the cost of obtaining justice for low-income citizens.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 20

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2001 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 9, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 13–5, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 25, 2001 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 22, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 19, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 9, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 15, 2001, making it Chapter 20 of the session laws. It took effect on May 15, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 2001, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)
  • April 11, 2001, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 103

Votes

  • April 19, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2001: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ9, p92
  • January 3, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 12/28/2000
  • January 9, 2001: Hearing Jan 9 1:00 RM208,LOB (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)
  • January 16, 2001: Maj Report OTP for Jan 25 (vote 13-5;CC)
  • January 25, 2001: Passed; HJ15, p179 + 185
  • February 22, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • April 11, 2001: Hearing; April 11, 2001, Room 103, LOB, 10:45 a.m.; SC16
  • April 17, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, 04/19/01; SC19
  • April 19, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 3, 2001: Enrolled; HJ47, p1417
  • May 9, 2001: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 5/15/2001 Eff: 5/15/2001 Chap: 0020

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