HB 325 (2010): establishing standards for adequate service of process and establishing a commission to study service of process by laypersons.

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HB 325 (2010)

establishing standards for adequate service of process and establishing a commission to study service of process by laypersons.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate 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 11, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on November 3, 2009, November 10, 2009 and November 13, 2009. The committee met in executive session on November 17, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it (amendment 2522h). The committee's amendment (2522h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 6, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On January 6, 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 April 27, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 5, 2010 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2009, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • March 5, 2009, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • November 3, 2009, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary
  • November 10, 2009: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary
  • November 13, 2009, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • November 17, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 27, 2010, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • January 6, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2522h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 5, 2010, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 11, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/11/2009 11:30 AM LOB 208
  • March 5, 2009: Executive Session: 3/5/2009 11:00 AM LOB 208 (Continued 3/12/09 10:00 AM LOB 208 If Needed)
  • March 6, 2009: Retained in Committee
  • November 3, 2009: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 11/3/2009 1:00 PM LOB 208 ==TIME CHANGE (Orig 9:00AM)=
  • November 10, 2009: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 11/10/2009 LOB 208 Immediately After 10:00 AM Exec Sess
  • November 13, 2009: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 11/13/2009 9:00 AM LOB 208
  • November 17, 2009: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 11/17/2009 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • November 20, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #2522h (New Title) for Jan 6 CC (vote 18-0)
  • November 20, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #2522h (New Title)
  • January 6, 2010: Amendment #2522h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • January 6, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2522h (New Title): MA VV
  • March 24, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 27, 2010: Hearing: April 27, 2010, Room 103, State House, 3:15 p.m.; SC16
  • April 29, 2010: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 5/5/10; SC18
  • May 5, 2010: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 161 (2011): establishing standards for adequate service of process and establishing a commission to study service of process by laypersons.

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