SB 286-FN (2006): relative to notice to defendants in small claims actions.

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SB 286-FN (2006)

relative to notice to defendants in small claims actions.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0893). The committee's amendment (0893) was adopted on a voice vote on February 16, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On February 16, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 16, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on February 22, 2006 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 2006. The committee held a work session on March 30, 2006. On April 5, 2006 the House adopted “April 13” on a voice vote. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1770h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 19, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 11, 2006 the Senate adopted “Sen. Foster Non Concur with House Amendment” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2006, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • March 23, 2006, 1:00 PM: public hearing, RM208/LOB
  • March 30, 2006, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, RM208/LOB

Votes

  • February 16, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 5, 2006, House: April 13 — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2006, Senate: Sen. Foster Non Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 17, 2006: Hearing; January 17, 2006, Room 103, State House, 1:00 p.m.; SC1
  • February 9, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0893}(New Title)[02/16/06]; SC6, Pg.5
  • February 16, 2006: Committee Amendment{0893}(New Title), AA, VV
  • February 16, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0893}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 16, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • February 22, 2006: Introduced and ref Judiciary HJ20, pg 1257
  • March 23, 2006: Public Hearing March 23 1:00 RM208/LOB
  • March 30, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session March 30 1:00 RM208/LOB
  • April 5, 2006: Reps. Weyler and Craig, move Suspension of Rules, April 13, MA, VV
  • April 13, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {1770h} (New Title) April 19 (vote 18-0; CC)
  • April 19, 2006: Passed with AM {1770h}, MA, VV
  • May 11, 2006: Sen. Foster Non Concur with House Amendment, MA, VV

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