HB 1654-FN (2006): relative to the probate court mediation fund and fee.

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HB 1654-FN (2006)

relative to the probate court mediation fund and fee.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Courts and Procedure
  • Chapter law: 29

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2006. The committee held work sessions on January 17, 2006 and January 19, 2006. The committee voted 12–6 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 1, 2006 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Beginning of Reg Cal, Feb 15”. On February 15, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 16, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 7, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 16, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 16, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on March 22, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on March 31, 2006, making it Chapter 29 of the session laws. It took effect on March 31, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2006, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, RM208/LOB
  • January 17, 2006, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208/LOB <Rowe>
  • January 19, 2006, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208/LOB <Rowe>
  • March 7, 2006, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • February 15, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 16, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
  • January 10, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 10 11:00 RM208/LOB
  • January 17, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Jan 17 1:30 RM208/LOB <Rowe>
  • January 19, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Jan 19 1:30 RM208/LOB <Rowe>
  • January 26, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP for Feb 1 (vote 12-6; CC)
  • February 1, 2006: Removed from CC (Rep. Mirski)
  • February 1, 2006: Special Ordered to Beginning of Reg Cal, Feb 15
  • February 15, 2006: Passed, MA, VV HJ 19a, pg 1180
  • February 16, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 7, 2006: Hearing; March 7, 2006, Room 103, State House, 2:00 p.m
  • March 8, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/16/06]; SC10
  • March 16, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 16, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 22, 2006: Enrolled
  • March 22, 2006: Enrolled
  • March 31, 2006: Signed by the Governor, 3/31/06, Eff. date 3/31/06, Chapter 0029

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