HB 1488 (2008): establishing a committee to study the feasibility of establishing pro se law libraries.

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HB 1488 (2008)

establishing a committee to study the feasibility of establishing pro se law libraries.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 221

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 11, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–3 to recommend that the House pass it. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 29, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1615) was adopted on a voice vote on May 8, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 8, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 4, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 16, 2008, making it Chapter 221 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2008, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 11, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 29, 2008, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1615} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 15, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/15/2008 1:30 PM LOB 208
  • January 31, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 1/31/08 2:00 PM LOB 208
  • February 11, 2008: Executive Session: 2/11/08 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 12, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 5 CC (vote 12-3)
  • March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 29, 2008: Hearing; April 29, 2008, Room 103, State House, 3:15 p.m.; SC16
  • April 30, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1615} [05/08/08]; SC18, Pg.26-27
  • May 8, 2008: Sen. Larsen Without Objection Special Order HB 1488 to End of Calendar
  • May 8, 2008: Committee Amendment{1615}, AA, VV
  • May 8, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1615}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 8, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1615 (Rep Wall)
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 16, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/16/2008; Effective 06/16/2008; Chapter 0221

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