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

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

Laws It Would Change

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