SB 446 (2008): allowing probate court judges and district court justices to sit on either court in certain circumstances.

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SB 446 (2008)

allowing probate court judges and district court justices to sit on either court in certain circumstances.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 94

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0196) was adopted on a voice vote on January 31, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 31, 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 met in executive session on April 15, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On April 23, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 28, 2008, making it Chapter 94 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2008, 2:35 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • March 25, 2008, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 15, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • January 31, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0196} — voice vote, passed
  • April 23, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 15, 2008: Hearing; January 15, 2008, Room 103, State House, 2:35 p.m.; SC2
  • January 24, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0196} [01/31/08]; SC4, Pg.6
  • January 31, 2008: Committee Amendment{0196}, AA, VV
  • January 31, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0196}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • January 31, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • February 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 25, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/25/2008 1:30 PM LOB 208
  • April 15, 2008: Executive Session: 4/15/2008 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • April 15, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 23 CC (vote 13-0)
  • April 23, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 30, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 1, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 28, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 05/21/08; Eff. date 05/21/08, Chapter 0094

Laws It Would Change

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