HB 588 (2001): relative to examination of persons called as jurors.

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HB 588 (2001)

relative to examination of persons called as jurors.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 250

The Story

It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 9, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 14–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 18, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes. 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 30, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1611). On June 12, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 12, 2001 the Senate adopted “Sen. Gordon Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. On June 13, 2001 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes. A committee of conference met on June 19, 2001 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 26, 2001 the Senate failed “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On June 26, 2001 the Senate adopted “Sen. Gordon Requests New Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. On June 26, 2001 the House adopted “Susp Rules for New Conf Comm” on a division vote 258–105. On June 26, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. 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 13, 2001, making it Chapter 250 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 9, 2001, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • May 30, 2001, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 103
  • June 19, 2001, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, RM208,LOB

Votes

  • June 12, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 12, 2001, Senate: Sen. Gordon Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 26, 2001, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, failed
  • June 26, 2001, Senate: Sen. Gordon Requests New Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 26, 2001, House: Susp Rules for New Conf Comm — yeas 258, nays 105, passed
  • June 26, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ18, p252
  • February 7, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/7/2001
  • February 15, 2001: ==CANCELLED (Storm)==Hearing Mar 6 10:00 RM208,LOB
  • March 9, 2001: Rescheduled Hearing Mar 9 10:00 RM208,LOB
  • April 4, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 18 (vote 14-1;CC)
  • April 4, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0575}; HC31, p820
  • April 18, 2001: Passed with Am; HJ39, p1101-1102 + 1178
  • May 9, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • May 30, 2001: Hearing; May 30, 2001, Room 103, LOB, 10:30 a.m.; SC24
  • June 11, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {1611},(New Title), [06/12/01]; SC32, Pg.27-28
  • June 12, 2001: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1611}, (New Title), AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 12, 2001: [06/12/01] Sen. Gordon Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • June 13, 2001: House Nonc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Alukonis MA; HJ61, p1753
  • June 13, 2001: (Spkr appts Reps: Mock, J Pratt, L Jean & P Woods)
  • June 18, 2001: President Appoints: Senators Gordon, Larsen, Roberge
  • June 19, 2001: Conf Comm meeting June 19 1:00 RM208,LOB
  • June 25, 2001: Conference Committee Report; Senate Am + New Am {1734}, Filed
  • June 26, 2001: Conference Committee Report Not Adopted, VV
  • June 26, 2001: Sen. Gordon Requests New Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • June 26, 2001: President Appoints: Senators Gordon, Larsen, Pignatelli
  • June 26, 2001: Reps Scanlan & Burling Susp Rules for New Conf Comm, MA by nec 2/3DIV(258-105); HJ61, p1793
  • June 26, 2001: Rep Mock moved to Accede to req for New Conf Comm, MA VV; HJ61, p1793
  • June 26, 2001: (Spkr appts Reps: Mock, J Pratt, L Jean & P Woods)
  • June 26, 2001: New Conference Committee Report (Sen Am + New Am) {1860}, Adopted, VV
  • June 26, 2001: New Conf Comm Report Adopted DIV(184-141); HJ61, p1797
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1802
  • July 13, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/13/2001 Eff: 01/01/2002* Chap:0250
  • July 13, 2001: *Multiple Effective Dates, see Chapter
  • July 27, 2001: Study Committee Members Appointed by President: Senators Prescott, Disnard

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