HB 563-FN-A (2009): establishing a fund to provide loans to allow low and moderate income plaintiffs to retain expert witnesses in civil cases and making an appropriation therefor.
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HB 563-FN-A (2009)
establishing a fund to provide loans to allow low and moderate income plaintiffs to retain expert witnesses in civil cases and making an appropriation therefor.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2009-2010
- House 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 February 4, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House kill it. On March 4, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Karen Hutchinson (R - Rock 3) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 4, 2009, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208 or Immediately Following Session
- February 17, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- March 4, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- February 4, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/4/2009 1:00 PM LOB 208 or Immediately Following Session
- February 10, 2009: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 2/10/2009 10:00 AM LOB 208
- February 17, 2009: Executive Session: 2/17/2009 10:00 AM LOB 208
- February 18, 2009: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 4 CC (vote 19-0)
- March 4, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV