SB 170-FN (2007): establishing an office of mediation and arbitration within the judicial branch.

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SB 170-FN (2007)

establishing an office of mediation and arbitration within the judicial branch.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Courts and Procedure
  • Chapter law: 344

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0328) was adopted on a voice vote on March 8, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 8, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 28, 2007 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 18, 2007. The committee held a work session on May 8, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 15, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1514h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 31, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On May 31, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 13, 2007 the Senate adopted “Requests Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 19, 2007 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. The bill was enrolled on June 27, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 20, 2007, making it Chapter 344 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 2007, 2:40 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • April 18, 2007, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • May 8, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • May 15, 2007, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • June 19, 2007, 2:15 PM: committee of conference, SH 103

Votes

  • March 8, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0328} — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1514h — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2007, Senate: Requests Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 20, 2007: Hearing; February 20, 2007, Room 103, State House, 2:40 p.m.; SC7
  • February 21, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0328} [03/08/07]; SC9, Pg.6
  • March 8, 2007: Committee Amendment{0328}, AA, VV
  • March 8, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0328}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 8, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 28, 2007: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
  • April 18, 2007: Public Hearing: 4/18/2007 1:00 PM LOB 208
  • May 8, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/8/2007 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • May 15, 2007: Executive Session: 5/15/07 11:00 AM LOB 208
  • May 24, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1514h} for May 31 (vote 16-0; CC)
  • May 24, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #1514h
  • May 31, 2007: Amendment {1514h} Adopted, VV
  • May 31, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1514h: MA VV
  • June 13, 2007: Sen. Foster Non Concur with House Amendment{1514}
  • June 13, 2007: Requests Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • June 13, 2007: President Appoints Senators; Foster, Gottesman, Clegg
  • June 14, 2007: Rep Clemons Accede to Senate Request for Comm of Conf
  • June 14, 2007: Speaker appts Reps Lasky, Baxley, Shurtleff and Mooney
  • June 19, 2007: Conference Committee Meeting; June 19, 2007, Room 103, State House, 2:15 p.m
  • June 21, 2007: Conference Committee Report #2273; House Amendment + New Amendment; Filed
  • June 27, 2007: Conference Committee Report #2273: Adopted, VV
  • June 27, 2007: Conference Committee Report{2273}, Adopted, VV
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled
  • July 20, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 07/16/07; Eff. Date 07/01/07, Chapter 0344

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