HB 1543 (2010): relative to the annual rate of interest on judgments.
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HB 1543 (2010)
relative to the annual rate of interest on judgments.
- Status: Died on the table
- 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 28, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0740h). The committee's amendment (0740h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 3, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On March 3, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 2010 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 5, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 12, 2010 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Houde.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Nixon (D - Hills 17) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 6)
- Rep. Paul McEachern (D - Rock 16)
- Rep. James Craig (D - Hills 9)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 2010, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- February 16, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- May 5, 2010, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
Votes
- March 3, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0740h — voice vote, passed
- May 12, 2010, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Judiciary
- January 28, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/28/2010 1:30 PM LOB 208
- February 16, 2010: Executive Session: 2/16/2010 10:00 AM LOB 208 (Continued 2/18/2010 10:00 AM LOB 208 If Necessary)
- February 18, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0740h for Mar 3 CC (Vote 15-1)
- February 18, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #0740h
- March 3, 2010: Amendment #0740h Adopted, VV
- March 3, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0740h: MA VV
- March 24, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- May 5, 2010: Hearing: May 5, 2010, Room 103, State House, 1:45 p.m.; SC17
- May 6, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1945s, 5/12/10; SC19
- May 12, 2010: Committee Amendment 1945s, Not Voted On
- May 12, 2010: Sen. Houde Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV