HB 577-FN (2008): establishing the number of associate justices of the superior court.

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HB 577-FN (2008)

establishing the number of associate justices of the superior court.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 22, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 19, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 4, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On April 4, 2007 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee met in executive session on April 4, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee met in executive session on October 30, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–9 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2603h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On January 23, 2008 the House adopted “Recommit (Rep M.Smith)” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on March 4, 2008. The committee met in executive session on March 10, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–2 to recommend that the House kill it. On March 18, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 22, 2007, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 101
  • March 19, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 4, 2007: executive session, House Finance, SH 100 During Session Break
  • March 4, 2008, 10:30 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • March 10, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • April 4, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • January 23, 2008, House: Recommit (Rep M.Smith) — voice vote, passed
  • March 18, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
  • February 22, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/22/2007 1:30 PM LOB 101
  • March 19, 2007: Executive Session: 3/19/07 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • March 21, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for March 27 (vote 16-1; RC)
  • March 28, 2007: Special Order to April 4, Regular Place on Calendar: Without Objection
  • April 4, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 4, 2007: Referred to Finance
  • April 4, 2007: Executive Session: 4/4/07 SH 100 During Session Break
  • April 5, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • July 25, 2007: Retained Bill - Division I: 8/29/07 2:00 PM LOB 212
  • August 29, 2007: Retained Bill - Division I: 9/12/07 1:00 PM LOB 212
  • September 10, 2007: Retained Bill - Division I: 9/18/07 1:00 PM LOB 212
  • September 11, 2007: ==CANCELLED==Division I: 9/27/07 10:00 AM LOB 212
  • September 11, 2007: ==CANCELLED==Division I: 10/2/07 10:00 AM LOB 212
  • September 11, 2007: Retained Bill - Division I: 10/3/07 10:00 AM LOB 212
  • September 11, 2007: ==CANCELLED==Retained Bill - Division I: 10/4/07 10:00 AM LOB 212
  • September 11, 2007: Retained Bill - Division I: 10/24/07 10:00 AM LOB 212
  • October 30, 2007: Retained Bill-Executive Session-Division I: 10/30/07 10:00 AM LOB 210-212
  • November 6, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2603h for Jan 16 (vote 14-9; RC)
  • November 6, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #2603h
  • January 16, 2008: Special Ordered to Regular Calendar for 1/23: Without Objection
  • January 23, 2008: Recommit (Rep M.Smith): MA VV
  • March 4, 2008: Division I Work Session: 3/4/2008 10:30 AM LOB 212
  • March 10, 2008: Executive Session: 3/10/2008 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • March 11, 2008: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 18 Reg (vote 14-2)
  • March 18, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 344-FN (2009): establishing the number of associate justices of the superior court.

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