HB 1580-FN (2008): relative to witness fees and writs for depositions.
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HB 1580-FN (2008)
relative to witness fees and writs for depositions.
- Status: Killed
- 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 15, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 22, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House study it after the session ends. On February 6, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 187–108.
Sponsors
- Rep. Jordan Ulery (R - Hills 27) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 15, 2008, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- January 22, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- February 6, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 187, nays 108, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Judiciary
- January 15, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/15/2008 2:00 PM LOB 208
- January 22, 2008: Executive Session: 1/22/08 10:00 AM LOB 208
- January 31, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 6 (Vote: 10-6, RC)
- January 31, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study
- February 6, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DIV 187-108