HB 686-FN (2005): relative to the judicial branch family division.

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HB 686-FN (2005)

relative to the judicial branch family division.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Courts and Procedure

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 2005. The committee voted 14–3 to recommend that the House pass it with changes. On March 9, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a work session on March 24, 2005. On March 30, 2005 the House adopted “Susp Rules for Report & Action Deadlines” on a voice vote. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 13, 2005 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • March 24, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM212,LOB

Votes

  • March 9, 2005, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 30, 2005, House: Susp Rules for Report & Action Deadlines — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
  • February 2, 2005: Report due Early <f>
  • February 16, 2005: Hearing Feb 16 10:00 RM208,LOB
  • February 24, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Mar 9 (vote 14-3;Reg)
  • February 24, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0386}
  • March 9, 2005: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am and ref to Finance VV
  • March 24, 2005: Fin Div I Subcommittee Work Session Mar 24 10:00 RM212,LOB
  • March 30, 2005: Reps O'Neil & Craig Susp Rules for Report & Action Deadlines, MA 2/3VV
  • April 6, 2005: Fin Comm Report ITL for Apr 13 (vote 20-0;CC)
  • April 13, 2005: ITL MA (Consent Cal by nec 2/3)

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