HB 276-FN-A (2001): relative to reimbursement of legal fees of supreme court employees who were subpoenaed and incurred legal fees during the impeachment proceedings regarding chief justice David A. Brock and making an appropriation therefor.

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HB 276-FN-A (2001)

relative to reimbursement of legal fees of supreme court employees who were subpoenaed and incurred legal fees during the impeachment proceedings regarding chief justice David A. Brock and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Finance
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 173

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2001 and referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2001. The committee held work sessions on February 14, 2001, February 20, 2001 and March 14, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 19–0. On April 19, 2001 the House adopted “Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26” on a voice vote. On April 19, 2001 the House adopted “Special Order to Apr 25” on a voice vote. On April 25, 2001 the House adopted “Special Order to Apr 26 without objection”. On April 26, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on May 9, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 22, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 7, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 12, 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 173 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2001, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Finance, RMs210-211,LOB
  • February 14, 2001, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM209,LOB (Rep Stone)
  • February 20, 2001, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM209,LOB
  • March 14, 2001, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM209,LOB
  • May 22, 2001, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 103

Votes

  • April 19, 2001, House: Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26 — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2001, House: Special Order to Apr 25 — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2001, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 7, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 12, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2001: Introduced and ref to Finance; HJ15, p176
  • February 6, 2001: Hearing Feb 6 1:00 RMs210-211,LOB
  • February 14, 2001: Fin Div I Subcom Work Session Feb 14 9:30 RM209,LOB (Rep Stone)
  • February 20, 2001: Fin Div I Subcom Work Session Feb 20 9:30 RM209,LOB
  • March 14, 2001: Fin Div I Subcom Work Session Mar 14 9:00 RM209,LOB
  • April 3, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 19 (vote 19-0;Reg<II>)
  • April 3, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0609}(New Title); HC31, p779
  • April 19, 2001: Reps Scanlan & Burling Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26, MA 2/3VV; HJ40, p1201
  • April 19, 2001: Special Order to Apr 25, Rep Scanlan MA VV; HJ40, p1202
  • April 25, 2001: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection; HJ41, p1225
  • April 26, 2001: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ43, p1251 + 1295
  • May 9, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • May 22, 2001: Hearing; May 22, 2001, Room 103, LOB, 11:30 a.m.; SC24
  • June 6, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [06/07/01]; SC29
  • June 7, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • June 8, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [06/12/01]; SC31
  • June 12, 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: 7/01/2001 Chap: 0173

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