HB 1154 (2004): relative to the Hanover-Lebanon district court and the Plymouth-Lincoln district court.
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HB 1154 (2004)
relative to the Hanover-Lebanon district court and the Plymouth-Lincoln district court.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 14
The Story
It was introduced on September 4, 2003 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 8, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 29, 2004 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 12, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 11, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 11, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on March 18, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 5, 2004, making it Chapter 14 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2005.
Sponsors
- Rep. Bernard Benn (D - Graf 17) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Ruth Bleyler (D - Graf 17)
- Rep. Sharon Nordgren (D - Graf 17)
- Rep. Nancy Scovner (D - Graf 17)
- Rep. John Alger (R - Graf 14)
- Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5)
- Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD2)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 8, 2004, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
- March 3, 2004, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 102
Votes
- March 11, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
- January 8, 2004: Hearing Jan 8 9:30 RM208,LOB
- January 14, 2004: Maj Report OTP for Jan 29 (vote 12-0;CC)
- January 29, 2004: Passed (CC by nec 2/3)
- February 12, 2004: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
- March 3, 2004: Hearing; March 3, 2004, Room 102, LOB, 1:30 p.m
- March 4, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/11/04]; SC10
- March 11, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 11, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- March 17, 2004: Enrolled
- March 18, 2004: Enrolled
- April 5, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 4/5/2004 Eff: 1/1/2005 Chap: 0014