SB 64-FN-A (2002): establishing a fund to pay mediators in the probate courts.

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SB 64-FN-A (2002)

establishing a fund to pay mediators in the probate courts.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 198

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2001 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On March 29, 2001 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On April 5, 2001 the Senate adopted “Sen. Pignatelli Motion to Remove from Table” on a voice vote. On April 5, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on April 5, 2001 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. On May 3, 2001 the House adopted “Susp Rules for Deadlines on SBs due Early” on a voice vote. The committee held a public hearing on May 8, 2001. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 13–3. On May 24, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a public hearing on October 24, 2001. The committee held a work session on November 27, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 2, 2002 the House voted to pass it, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2002. The committee held a work session on January 30, 2002. The committee met in executive session on February 6, 2002 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 14, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes. On April 25, 2002 the Senate adopted “Sen. Gordon Concur with House Amendment” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (3752) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on May 15, 2002, making it Chapter 198 of the session laws. It took effect on May 15, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2001, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 103
  • May 8, 2001, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • October 24, 2001, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM202,LOB
  • November 27, 2001, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM202,LOB <Rep Hess>
  • January 22, 2002, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RMs210-211,LOB
  • January 30, 2002, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • February 6, 2002, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>

Votes

  • March 29, 2001, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 5, 2001, Senate: Sen. Pignatelli Motion to Remove from Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 5, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 2001, House: Susp Rules for Deadlines on SBs due Early — voice vote, passed
  • May 24, 2001, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2002, Senate: Sen. Gordon Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • February 7, 2001: Hearing; February 7, 2001, Room 103, LOB, 11:30 a.m.; SC4
  • March 28, 2001: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [03/29/01], SC15
  • March 29, 2001: Inexpedient to Legislate (not voted on ); Sen. Pignatelli Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
  • April 5, 2001: Sen. Pignatelli Motion to Remove from Table, MA, VV; ITL [not voted on]
  • April 5, 2001: Sen. Pignatelli Moved Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 5, 2001: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ39, p1067 (+ See Perm Journal)
  • April 16, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 6/17/2001 due Early <w>
  • May 3, 2001: Reps Scanlan & Burling Susp Rules for Deadlines on SBs due Early, MA 2/3VV; HJ45, p1391
  • May 8, 2001: Hearing May 8 10:00 RM208,LOB
  • May 16, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 24 (vote 13-3;Reg)
  • May 16, 2001: Min Report ITL
  • May 16, 2001: Prop Maj Am{1207}; HC46, p1409-1410
  • May 24, 2001: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am and ref to Ways & Means VV; HJ49, p1489
  • May 30, 2001: Retained in Committee (W&M)
  • October 24, 2001: Hearing Oct 24 11:00 RM202,LOB
  • November 27, 2001: Subcom Work Session Nov 27 11:00 RM202,LOB <Rep Hess>
  • December 11, 2001: Maj Report OTP for Jan 2 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • January 2, 2002: Passed and ref to Finance; HJ5, p209
  • January 22, 2002: Fin Hearing Jan 22 9:00 RMs210-211,LOB
  • January 30, 2002: Fin Div I Subcom Work & Exec Sess Jan 30 9:30 RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • February 6, 2002: Fin Div I Subcom Exec Sess Feb 6 9:30 RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • February 6, 2002: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 14 (vote 16-0;CC)
  • February 6, 2002: Prop Comm Am{2396}; HC13, p536-537
  • February 14, 2002: Passed with Am; HJ20, p760 + 821
  • April 25, 2002: Sen. Gordon Concur with House Amendment {2396}, MA, VV
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled Bill Amendment {3752}, Adopted
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled Am{3752}, AA VV; HJ40, p1487
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1488
  • May 15, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/15/2002 Eff- 5/15/2002* Chap- 0198
  • May 15, 2002: *Multiple Effective Dates, See Chapter for other dates

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