SB 83 (2003): relative to paralegals and legal assistants.
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SB 83 (2003)
relative to paralegals and legal assistants.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Occupational Regulation
The Story
It was introduced on January 30, 2003 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0976). The committee's amendment (0976) was adopted on a voice vote on April 3, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On April 3, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 17–6 and ordered it to a third reading. On April 3, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 9–4. On May 29, 2003 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17)
- Rep. Paul McEachern (D - Rock 86)
- Rep. Pierre Bruno (R - Hills 45)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 11, 2003, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
- April 15, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, RM208,LOB
Votes
- April 3, 2003, Senate: Adoption of the bill as amended Sen Larsen/Sen Cohen — yeas 17, nays 6, passed
- May 29, 2003, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 30, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
- February 11, 2003: Hearing; February 11, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC8
- March 26, 2003: 03/26/2003 Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ34, p1086
- March 28, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0976}, [04/03/03]; SC16, Pg.24
- April 3, 2003: Committee Amendment{0976}, AA, VV
- April 3, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0976}, RC 17Y-6N, MA; OT3rdg
- April 3, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- April 15, 2003: Hearing Apr 15 10:00 RM208,LOB
- May 13, 2003: Maj Report ITL for May 29 (Vote 9-4;Reg)
- May 29, 2003: ITL Report Adopted VV