HB 1565 (2006): relative to evictions in cases involving incidents of domestic violence.

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HB 1565 (2006)

relative to evictions in cases involving incidents of domestic violence.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Housing

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2006. The committee held work sessions on February 8, 2006, February 14, 2006 and February 22, 2006. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1191h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 7, 2006 the House adopted “March 8” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (1191h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 8, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On March 8, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 16, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On April 20, 2006 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2006, 1:30 PM: public hearing, RM208/LOB
  • February 8, 2006, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, RM208/LOB
  • February 14, 2006, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, RM208/LOB
  • February 22, 2006, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM208/LOB
  • April 10, 2006, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 7, 2006, House: March 8 — voice vote, passed
  • March 8, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2006, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduce and ref to Judiciary
  • January 26, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 26 1:30 RM208/LOB
  • February 8, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 8 3:00 RM208/LOB
  • February 14, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 14 3:00 RM208/LOB
  • February 22, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 22 9:00 RM208/LOB
  • February 23, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {1191h} for March 7 (vote 15-1; RC)
  • March 7, 2006: Special Ordered to Beginning of Reg Cal., March 8, MA, VV
  • March 8, 2006: Comm AM {1191h}, AA, VV
  • March 8, 2006: Passed with AM {1191H}, MA, VV
  • March 16, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 10, 2006: Hearing; April 10, 2006, Room 101, LOB, 9:45 a.m.; SC14
  • April 11, 2006: Committee Report; Refer to Interim Study [04/20/06]; SC15
  • April 20, 2006: Refer to Interim Study [Not Voted On]
  • April 20, 2006: Sen. Foster Moved Lay On Table, MA, VV

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