HB 677-FN (2010): allowing part-time district court justices and probate court judges to sit as senior active status judges upon retirement.
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HB 677-FN (2010)
allowing part-time district court justices and probate court judges to sit as senior active status judges upon retirement.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2009-2010
- House 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 a work session on October 20, 2009. The committee met in executive session on November 17, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House kill it. On January 6, 2010 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Cote (D - Hills 23) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Deborah Reynolds (D - SD2)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 11, 2009, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- March 5, 2009, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- October 20, 2009, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- November 17, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- January 6, 2010, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- February 11, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/11/2009 11:00 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
- October 20, 2009: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/20/2009 11:30 AM LOB 208
- November 17, 2009: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 11/17/2009 10:00 AM LOB 208
- November 20, 2009: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Jan 6 CC (vote 19-0)
- January 6, 2010: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV