SB 169 (2005): relative to access to confidential court records.
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SB 169 (2005)
relative to access to confidential court records.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Courts and Procedure
The Story
It was introduced on January 27, 2005 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 7, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 7, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 26, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 11, 2005 the House voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 15, 2005, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
- April 26, 2005, 10:15 AM: hearing, RM208,LOB
Votes
- April 7, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 27, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- March 15, 2005: Hearing; March 15, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 1:15 p.m.; SC8
- March 31, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/07/05]; SC14
- April 6, 2005: 04/06/2005 Introduced and ref to Judiciary
- April 7, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 7, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- April 26, 2005: Hearing Apr 26 10:15 RM208,LOB
- May 3, 2005: Comm Report ITL for May 11 (vote 16-0;CC)
- May 11, 2005: ITL MA