SB 203 (2007): relative to the use of the English language in writs and other court documents.
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SB 203 (2007)
relative to the use of the English language in writs and other court documents.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2007-2008
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
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. On April 5, 2007 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Gottesman.
Sponsors
- Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. David Cote (D - Hills 23)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 20, 2007, 3:05 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
Votes
- April 5, 2007, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- February 20, 2007: Hearing; February 20, 2007, Room 103, State House, 3:05 p.m.; SC7
- March 28, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/05/07]; SC14
- April 5, 2007: Ought to Pass [Not Voted On]
- April 5, 2007: Sen. Gottesman Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV