HB 1142 (2004): relative to tort liability to third persons for oil spills.

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HB 1142 (2004)

relative to tort liability to third persons for oil spills.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on September 4, 2003 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 10–8. On February 19, 2004 the House adopted “Recommitted to Judiciary” on a voice vote. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 9–7. On March 11, 2004 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2004, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB

Votes

  • February 19, 2004, House: Recommitted to Judiciary — voice vote, passed
  • March 11, 2004, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
  • February 4, 2004: Hearing Feb 4 2:00 RM208,LOB
  • February 10, 2004: Maj Report OTP for Feb 19 (vote 10-8;Reg)
  • February 19, 2004: Recommitted to Judiciary, Rep Mock MA VV
  • March 3, 2004: Maj Report ITL for Mar 11 (vote 9-7;Reg)
  • March 3, 2004: Min Report OTP
  • March 11, 2004: ITL Report Adopted VV

Laws It Would Change

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