SB 264 (2008): relative to post-judgment attachments to secure small claims judgments.

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SB 264 (2008)

relative to post-judgment attachments to secure small claims judgments.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 340

The Story

It was introduced on March 15, 2007 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On April 5, 2007 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0079) was adopted on a voice vote on January 17, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 17, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 13, 2008 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2008. The committee held work sessions on April 1, 2008 and April 9, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 22, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. A floor amendment (1311h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 7, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1736h) was rejected on a division vote 120–154 on May 7, 2008. On May 7, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 170–104. On May 21, 2008 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Foster. A committee of conference met on May 23, 2008 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. The bill was enrolled on June 20, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 8, 2008, making it Chapter 340 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 27, 2007, 2:40 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • March 25, 2008, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 1, 2008, 9:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 9, 2008, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 22, 2008, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • May 23, 2008, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, SH 100

Votes

  • April 5, 2007, Senate: Rereferred to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • January 17, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0079}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 7, 2008, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 120, nays 154, failed
  • May 7, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1311h (New Title) — yeas 170, nays 104, passed
  • May 21, 2008, Senate: Nonconcur with House Am{1311}(NT); Requests C of C — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • March 15, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 27, 2007: Hearing; March 27, 2007, Room 103, State House, 2:40 p.m.; SC13
  • March 28, 2007: Committee Report; Rereferred to Committee [04/05/07]; SC14
  • April 5, 2007: Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV
  • January 10, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0079}(New Title)[01/17/08]; SC2, Pg.24-25
  • January 17, 2008: Committee Amendment{0079}(New Title), AA, VV
  • January 17, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0079}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • January 17, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • February 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 25, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/25/2008 2:00 PM LOB 208
  • April 1, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/1/2008 9:15 AM LOB 208
  • April 9, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/9/2008 9:30 AM LOB 208
  • April 22, 2008: Executive Session: 4/22/2008 10:30 AM LOB 208 (Orig 10:00 AM)
  • April 29, 2008: Majority Comm Report: Ought to Pass with AM #1311h NT for May 7 Reg (vote 12-4)
  • April 29, 2008: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #1311h (New Title)
  • April 29, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • May 7, 2008: Amendment #1311h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • May 7, 2008: Floor Amendment #1736h NT (Rep Rowe) Failed, DIV 120-154
  • May 7, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1311h (New Title): MA DIV 170-104
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. Foster Moved Nonconcur with House Am{1311}(NT); Requests C of C, MA, VV
  • May 21, 2008: President Appoints: Senators Foster, Reynolds and Letourneau
  • May 21, 2008: Rep Marsh Moved House Accede to Senate Request for Committee of Conference, Adopted
  • May 21, 2008: Speaker Appoints: Reps Wall, G.Richardson, Sorg, and Shurtleff
  • May 23, 2008: Committee of Conference Meeting; May 23, 2008, Room 100, State House, 1:00 p.m
  • May 30, 2008: Conference Committee Report #1970, House Amendment + New Amendment: Filed
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report #1970 Adopted, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report{1970}; Adopted, VV
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2008: Enrolled
  • July 8, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 07/07/08; Eff. Date 09/05/08, Chapter 0340

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