SB 37 (2005): relative to disclosure of expert testimony.

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SB 37 (2005)

relative to disclosure of expert testimony.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 279

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 22, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0644). The committee's amendment (0644) was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On March 24, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 24, 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 5, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 4, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. On June 2, 2005 the Senate adopted “Sen. Clegg Non Concur with House Am{1151} Requests Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. On June 15, 2005 the House adopted “House Acceded to req for Conf Comm” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 20, 2005 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 29, 2005 the Senate adopted “Rules Suspension 2/3 nec. for Sign Off on Corrected C of C Report” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Roberge. On June 29, 2005 the House adopted “Susp Rules for new Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. On June 29, 2005 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 22, 2005, making it Chapter 279 of the session laws. It took effect on July 22, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 22, 2005, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
  • April 5, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, RM208,LOB
  • June 20, 2005, 8:30 AM: committee of conference, SH 103

Votes

  • March 24, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 2, 2005, Senate: Sen. Clegg Non Concur with House Am{1151} Requests Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 15, 2005, House: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 2005, Senate: Rules Suspension 2/3 nec. for Sign Off on Corrected C of C Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 2005, House: Susp Rules for new Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 2005, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 22, 2005: Hearing; February 22, 2005, Room 105-A, SH 1:00 p.m.; SC7
  • March 17, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0644}, [03/24/05]; SC12, Pg.6
  • March 23, 2005: 03/23/2005 Introduced and ref to Judiciary
  • March 24, 2005: Committee Amendment{0644}, AA, VV
  • March 24, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0644}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 24, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 5, 2005: Hearing Apr 5 10:00 RM208,LOB
  • April 14, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for May 4 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • April 14, 2005: Prop Comm Am{1151}
  • May 4, 2005: Passed with Am
  • June 2, 2005: Sen. Clegg Non Concur with House Am{1151} Requests Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • June 2, 2005: President Appoints; Senators Clegg, Roberge, Gottesman
  • June 15, 2005: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm, Rep Dokmo MA VV
  • June 15, 2005: (Spkr appts: Reps Sorg, Mooney, Mead &Shurtleff)
  • June 20, 2005: Conference Committee Meeting; June 20, 2005, Room 103, SH, 8:30 a.m
  • June 22, 2005: Conf Comm Report (NO House Am, New Am{1999}) filed
  • June 29, 2005: New Conf Comm Report (NO House Am, New Am{2122}) filed
  • June 29, 2005: Sen. Roberge Rules Suspension 2/3 nec. for Sign Off on Corrected C of C Report, Adopted, VV
  • June 29, 2005: Reps O'Neil & Craig Susp Rules for new Conf Comm Report, MA 2/3VV
  • June 29, 2005: New Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
  • June 29, 2005: Conference Committee Report{2122}, Adopted, VV
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • July 22, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 07/22/05; Eff. 07/22/05, Chapter 0279

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