HB 1264-FN-LOCAL (2002): relative to district courts and pleas by mail, and establishing a committee to study the operation and efficiency of motor vehicle trials in district courts.

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HB 1264-FN-LOCAL (2002)

relative to district courts and pleas by mail, and establishing a committee to study the operation and efficiency of motor vehicle trials in district courts.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Finance
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 231

The Story

It was introduced on June 26, 2001 and referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 8, 2002. The committee held work sessions on January 15, 2002, January 23, 2002 and January 29, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 20–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 14, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 20, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 3345). On April 11, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 11, 2002 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 18, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 25, 2002 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 17, 2002, making it Chapter 231 of the session laws. It took effect on May 17, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 8, 2002, 2:45 PM: hearing, House Finance, RMs210-211,LOB
  • January 15, 2002, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • January 23, 2002, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • January 29, 2002, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • March 20, 2002, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102

Votes

  • April 11, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2002, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • June 26, 2001: Introduced and ref to Finance; HJ78, p1996
  • January 8, 2002: Hearing Jan 8 2:45 RMs210-211,LOB
  • January 15, 2002: Fin Div I Subcom Work & Exec Sess Jan 15 10:00 RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • January 23, 2002: Fin Div I Subcom Work & Exec Sess Jan 23 9:30 RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • January 29, 2002: Fin Div I Subcom Work & Exec Sess Jan 29 9:30 RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • February 6, 2002: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 14 (vote 20-0;CC)
  • February 6, 2002: Prop Comm Am{2326}(New Title); HC13, p519
  • February 14, 2002: Passed with Am; HJ20, p757 + 821
  • February 20, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • March 20, 2002: Hearing; March 20, 2002, Room 102, LOB, 11:00 a.m.; SC16
  • April 10, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {3345},(New Title) [04/11/02]; SC24A, Pg.37-38
  • April 11, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment {3345},(New Title), AA, VV
  • April 11, 2002: Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • April 17, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [04/18/02]; SC26A
  • April 18, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 25, 2002: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Kurk MA VV; HJ38, p1446
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ44, p1533
  • May 17, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/17/2002 Eff: 5/17/2002 Chap: 0231

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