SB 543 (2008): establishing a commission to study court security.

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SB 543 (2008)

establishing a commission to study court security.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on March 6, 2008 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 17, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1040) was adopted on a voice vote on March 20, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 20, 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 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 15, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House kill it. On April 23, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 17, 2008, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 100
  • April 1, 2008, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 15, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 20, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1040} — voice vote, passed
  • April 23, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • March 6, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Finance
  • March 17, 2008: Hearing; March 17, 2008, Room 100, State House, 10:00 a.m.; SC11
  • March 18, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1040} [03/20/08]; SC11C, Pg.37
  • March 19, 2008: Introduced 3/19/2008 and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 20, 2008: Committee Amendment{1040}, AA, VV
  • March 20, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1040}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 20, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 1, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/1/2008 2:00 PM LOB 208
  • April 15, 2008: Executive Session: 4/15/2008 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • April 15, 2008: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for April 23 CC (vote 15-0)
  • April 23, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

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