SB 47 (2005): relative to the definition of "party" or "parties" for the apportionment of fault in civil litigation.
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SB 47 (2005)
relative to the definition of "party" or "parties" for the apportionment of fault in civil litigation.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2005-2006
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
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. On March 31, 2005 the Senate rejected a motion to pass it on a roll call 6–18. On March 31, 2005 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. David Gottesman (D - SD12) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 22, 2005, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
Votes
- March 31, 2005, Senate: Ought to pass Sen. Foster/ Sen. Clegg — yeas 6, nays 18, failed
- March 31, 2005, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- February 22, 2005: Hearing; February 22, 2005, Room 105-A, SH 1:15 p.m.; SC7
- February 22, 2005: Hearing; February 22, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 1:45 p.m.; SC8
- March 24, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/31/05]; SC13
- March 31, 2005: Ought to Pass, RC 6Y-18N, MF
- March 31, 2005: Sen. Flanders Moved Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV