SB 163-FN-LOCAL (2009): establishing a committee to study the powers of justices of the peace.

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SB 163-FN-LOCAL (2009)

establishing a committee to study the powers of justices of the peace.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on February 4, 2009 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0554s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 11, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On March 11, 2009 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 March 11, 2009 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2009. The committee met in executive session on April 14, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–1 to recommend that the House kill it. On April 22, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 2009, 3:20 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
  • April 2, 2009, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 14, 2009, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • March 11, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0554s} (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • April 22, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 4, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 10, 2009: Hearing; February 10, 2009, Room 101, LOB, 3:20 p.m.; SC10
  • March 4, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {0554s} (New Title) [3/11/09]; SC14, Pg.16-17
  • March 11, 2009: Committee Amendment {0554s} (New Title), AA, VV; SJ7, Pg.106-107
  • March 11, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0554s} (New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 11, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 11, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 2, 2009: Public Hearing: 4/2/2009 11:00 AM LOB 306
  • April 14, 2009: Executive Session: 4/14/2009 1:00 PM LOB 306
  • April 15, 2009: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for April 22 CC (vote 16-1)
  • April 22, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

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