SB 343-FN (2002): relative to appeals in actions against tenants.

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SB 343-FN (2002)

relative to appeals in actions against tenants.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Housing

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2002 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 14, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. On February 20, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote 18–6 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 21, 2002 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 14, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends by a vote of 14–4. On April 17, 2002 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on August 6, 2002 and August 20, 2002. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “REC FOR LEGIS IN 2003”, by a vote of 13 to 1.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2002, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102
  • March 14, 2002, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • August 6, 2002, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB <Rep Craig>
  • August 20, 2002, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB <Rep Craig>

Votes

  • February 20, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 18, nays 6, passed
  • February 20, 2002, Senate: Ought to pass Sen. Below/Sen. Gordon — yeas 18, nays 6, passed
  • April 17, 2002, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • January 16, 2002: Hearing; January 16, 2002, Room 102, LOB, 11:00 a.m.; SC1
  • February 12, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [02/14/02]; SC11A
  • February 14, 2002: Ought to Pass, Division 14y - 10n, MA; Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • February 19, 2002: Committee Report; Majority, Inexpedient to Legislate, [02/20/02]; SC12A
  • February 19, 2002: Committee Report; Minority, Ought to Pass, [02/20/02]; SC12A
  • February 20, 2002: Inexpedient to Legislate [Not Voted On]
  • February 20, 2002: Ought to Pass, RC 18y - 6n, MA; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • February 21, 2002: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ25, p942
  • March 5, 2002: Copy to Chairman on Mar 5
  • March 14, 2002: Hearing Mar 14 1:30 RM208,LOB
  • April 10, 2002: Maj Report REF FOR INT STUDY for Apr 17 (vote 14-4;Reg)
  • April 17, 2002: Referred to Judiciary for Interim Study VV; HJ34, p1346
  • August 6, 2002: Int Study Subcom Work Session Aug 6 10:00 RM208,LOB <Rep Craig>
  • August 20, 2002: Int Study Subcom Work Session Aug 20 1:00 RM208,LOB <Rep Craig>
  • November 12, 2002: Int Study Report: REC FOR LEGIS IN 2003 (vote 13-1)

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