HB 1135 (2004): relative to appointment of the chief justice of the superior court.

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HB 1135 (2004)

relative to appointment of the chief justice of the superior court.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 74

The Story

It was introduced on September 4, 2003 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2004. 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 19, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 4, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 29, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 7, 2004, making it Chapter 74 of the session laws. It took effect on May 7, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 2004, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • March 24, 2004, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 102

Votes

  • April 22, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
  • January 13, 2004: Hearing Jan 13 11:00 RM208,LOB
  • February 10, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 19 (vote 16-0;CC)
  • February 10, 2004: Prop Comm Am{0230}
  • February 19, 2004: Passed with Am
  • March 4, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments & Administration
  • March 24, 2004: Hearing; March 24, 2004, Room 102, LOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC12
  • April 8, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/22/04]; SC16
  • April 22, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 22, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 29, 2004: Enrolled
  • April 29, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 7, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 5/7/2004 Eff: 5/7/2004* Chap: 0074
  • May 7, 2004: *Multiple effective dates, see Sec. 2 of Chapter

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