HB 1185 (2010): relative to retired judges over 70 years of age.
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HB 1185 (2010)
relative to retired judges over 70 years of age.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 2, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–6 to recommend that the House pass it. On February 10, 2010 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Beginning of Feb 17 Regular Calendar”. On February 17, 2010 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 3, 2010 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 4, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 12, 2010 the Senate voted to kill it on a roll call 15–9.
Sponsors
- Rep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Mary Gorman (D - Hills 23)
- Rep. William O'Brien (R - Hills 4)
- Rep. David Nixon (D - Hills 17)
- Rep. Frank Emiro (R - Rock 3)
- Sen. Peter Bragdon (R - SD11)
- Sen. Robert Letourneau (R - SD19)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 14, 2010, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- February 2, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- May 4, 2010, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
Votes
- February 17, 2010, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 12, 2010, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 15, nays 9, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- January 14, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/14/2010 10:00 AM LOB 208
- February 2, 2010: Executive Session: 2/2/2010 10:00 AM LOB 208
- February 3, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 10 RC (vote 12-6)
- February 10, 2010: Special Ordered to Beginning of Feb 17 Regular Calendar: MA Without Objection
- February 17, 2010: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- March 3, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- May 4, 2010: Hearing: May 4, 2010, Room 103, State House, 2:30 p.m.; SC17
- May 6, 2010: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 5/12/10; SC19
- May 12, 2010: Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 15Y-9N, MA
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 511 (2011): relative to retired judges over 70 years of age.