HB 1176 (2008): relative to jury duty.
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HB 1176 (2008)
relative to jury duty.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 11, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 5 CC by a vote of 11–4. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 5, 2008. On March 12, 2008 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on August 6, 2008. The committee met in executive session on October 16, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009”, by a vote of 12 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. Susan Kepner (D - Rock 15) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Judith Day (D - Rock 13)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 29, 2008, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- February 11, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- August 6, 2008, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- October 16, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- March 12, 2008, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Judiciary
- January 29, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/29/2008 2:00 PM LOB 208
- February 11, 2008: Executive Session: 2/11/08 10:00 AM LOB 208
- February 14, 2008: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 5 CC (vote 11-4)
- March 5, 2008: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Vaillancourt)
- March 5, 2008: Special Ordered to Beginning of Regular Calendar for Mar 12: Without Objection
- March 12, 2008: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
- April 11, 2008: Referred to Judiciary for Interim Study
- August 6, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 8/6/2008 11:00 AM LOB 208
- October 16, 2008: Interim Study Executive Session: 10/16/2008 10:00 AM LOB 208
- October 16, 2008: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009 (Vote 12-0)