SB 356-FN (2010): relative to civil actions in the trial courts.

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SB 356-FN (2010)

relative to civil actions in the trial courts.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 10, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 17, 2010 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 17, 2010. The committee met in executive session on April 29, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for May 12 by a vote of 14–3. On May 12, 2010 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 30, 2010. The committee met in executive session on October 27, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation in 2011”, by a vote of 8 to 4.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2010, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • March 17, 2010, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 29, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • September 30, 2010, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • October 27, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • February 10, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2010, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 12, 2010: Hearing: January 12, 2010, Room 103, State House, 2:45 p.m.; SC2
  • February 3, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 2/10/10; SC6
  • February 10, 2010: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 10, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • February 17, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 17, 2010: Public Hearing: 3/17/2010 10:30 AM LOB 208
  • April 29, 2010: Executive Session: 4/29/2010 10:00 AM LOB 208 (Cont 5/4/2010 10:00 AM LOB 208 If Needed)
  • May 3, 2010: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for May 12 (Vote 14-3; RC)
  • May 12, 2010: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
  • May 12, 2010: Referred to Judiciary for Interim Study
  • September 30, 2010: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/30/2010 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • October 27, 2010: Interim Study - Executive Session: 10/27/2010 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • October 29, 2010: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation in 2011 (Vote 8-4)

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