HB 1417 (2004): relative to examination of persons called as jurors in civil cases.

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HB 1417 (2004)

relative to examination of persons called as jurors in civil cases.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 48

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 unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2004 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 15, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 15, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 22, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 3, 2004, making it Chapter 48 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2004, 3:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • April 6, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

  • April 15, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
  • February 4, 2004: Hearing Feb 4 3:00 RM208,LOB
  • February 18, 2004: Maj Report OTP for Mar 11 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • March 11, 2004: Passed
  • March 17, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 6, 2004: Hearing; April 6, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC14
  • April 8, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/15/04]; SC15
  • April 15, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 15, 2004: Passed by 3rdg Reading Resolution
  • April 22, 2004: Enrolled
  • April 22, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 3, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 5/03/2004 Eff: 1/1/2005 Chap: 0048

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