HB 291-FN (2009): relative to a one day/one trial jury duty pilot program.

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HB 291-FN (2009)

relative to a one day/one trial jury duty pilot program.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0553h). The committee's amendment (0553h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On March 24, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 8, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 28, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 13, 2009 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2009, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • March 5, 2009, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 28, 2009, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • March 24, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0553h — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 2009, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 29, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/29/2009 10:30 AM LOB 208
  • March 5, 2009: Executive Session: 3/5/2009 11:00 AM LOB 208 (Continued 3/12/09 10:00 AM LOB 208 If Needed)
  • March 9, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0553h for Mar 24 RC (vote 19-0)
  • March 9, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #0553h
  • March 24, 2009: Amendment #0553h Adopted, VV
  • March 24, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0553h: MA VV
  • April 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 28, 2009: Hearing; April 28, 2009, Room 103, State House, 2:15 p.m.; SC21
  • May 6, 2009: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [05/13/09]; SC23
  • May 13, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV

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