SB 106-FN (2009): establishing a program for mediation of civil writs in the district court and funding the program with a surcharge on the filing fee for civil writs.
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SB 106-FN (2009)
establishing a program for mediation of civil writs in the district court and funding the program with a surcharge on the filing fee for civil writs.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 253
The Story
It was introduced on February 4, 2009 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 18, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 11, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 11, 2009 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 2009. The committee held work sessions on April 7, 2009 and April 21, 2009. The committee met in executive session on April 29, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1419h). The committee's amendment (1419h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 6, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On May 6, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 6, 2009 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 12, 2009. The committee met in executive session on May 19, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1597h). The committee's amendment (1597h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 3, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On June 3, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 10, 2009 the Senate adopted “Sen. Reynolds Concurs with House Amendment {1419h} {New Title} {1597h} {New Title}” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 16, 2009, making it Chapter 253 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Sen. Deborah Reynolds (D - SD2) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. David Cote (D - Hills 23)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 31, 2009, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- April 7, 2009, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- April 21, 2009, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- April 29, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- May 12, 2009, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 204
- May 19, 2009, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
Votes
- February 18, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- March 11, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 6, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1419h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
- June 3, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1597h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
- June 10, 2009, Senate: Sen. Reynolds Concurs with House Amendment {1419h} {New Title} {1597h} {New Title} — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- February 4, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- February 10, 2009: Hearing; January 10, 2009, Room 103, State House, 2:45 p.m.; SC10
- February 11, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [2/18/09]; SC11
- February 18, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
- March 5, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/11/09]; SC14
- March 11, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 11, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- March 11, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- March 31, 2009: Public Hearing: 3/31/2009 10:30 AM LOB 208
- April 7, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/7/2009 11:30 AM LOB 208
- April 21, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/21/2009 1:30 PM LOB 208
- April 29, 2009: Executive Session: 4/29/2009 10:00 AM LOB 208
- April 30, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1419h (NT) for May 6 CC (vote 13-2)
- April 30, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #1419h (New Title)
- May 6, 2009: Amendment #1419h (New Title) Adopted, VV
- May 6, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1419h (New Title): MA VV
- May 6, 2009: Referred to Ways and Means
- May 12, 2009: Public Hearing: 5/12/2009 10:15 AM LOB 204 (Orig LOB 202)
- May 19, 2009: Executive Session: 5/19/2009 1:15 PM LOB 202 (Orig 1:00 PM)
- May 20, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1597h (NT) for June 3 CC (vote 19-0)
- May 20, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #1597h (New Title)
- June 3, 2009: Amendment #1597h (New Title) Adopted, VV
- June 3, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1597h (New Title): MA VV
- June 10, 2009: Sen. Reynolds Concurs with House Amendment {1419h} {New Title} {1597h} {New Title}, MA, VV
- June 10, 2009:
- June 10, 2009: Enrolled
- June 10, 2009: Enrolled
- July 16, 2009: Signed by the Governor on 07/16/2009; Effective 01/01/2010; Chapter 0253