HB 135 (2001): creating a commission to study the state's increasing appellate caseload and solutions to the increasing appellate caseload.

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HB 135 (2001)

creating a commission to study the state's increasing appellate caseload and solutions to the increasing appellate caseload.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 159

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 committee held work sessions on January 11, 2001 and January 16, 2001. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 14–3. On January 25, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 296–62. 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 June 7, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 26, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 5, 2001, making it Chapter 159 of the session laws. It took effect on July 5, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 2001, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)
  • January 11, 2001, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • January 16, 2001, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • April 11, 2001, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 103

Votes

  • January 25, 2001, House: COMMITTEE MAJORITY REPORT: OTP/AM — yeas 296, nays 62, passed
  • June 7, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2001: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ9, p93
  • January 3, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/3/2001
  • January 9, 2001: Hearing Jan 9 11:00 RM208,LOB (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)
  • January 11, 2001: Subcom Work Session Jan 11 10:00 RM208,LOB
  • January 16, 2001: Subcom Work Session Jan 16 3:00 RM208,LOB
  • January 17, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 25 (vote 14-3;Reg)
  • January 17, 2001: Min Report OTP
  • January 17, 2001: Prop Maj Am{0020}; HC12, p134
  • January 25, 2001: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am RC(296-62); HJ15, p179-182 + 185
  • February 22, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • April 11, 2001: Hearing; April 11, 2001, Room 103, LOB, 11:00 a.m.; SC16
  • June 6, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [06/07/01]; SC29
  • June 7, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1762
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled
  • July 5, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/05/2001 Eff: 7/05/2001 Chap: 0159
  • July 12, 2001: Study Committee Members Appointed by President: Senators Gordon, Pignatelli, Roberge

Related Bills

  • HB 1535-FN (2000): relative to creation of a commission to study the state's increasing appellate caseload and solutions to the increasing appellate caseload.

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