SB 437 (2010): relative to the authority of district court justices to issue emergency orders in any district court.
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SB 437 (2010)
relative to the authority of district court justices to issue emergency orders in any district court.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 192
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 3, 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 20, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1495h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1495h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 28, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On April 28, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 13, 2010 the Senate adopted “Sen. Reynolds Concurs with House Amendment 1495h” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 19, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 21, 2010, making it Chapter 192 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Sen. Deborah Reynolds (D - SD2) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Bette Lasky (D - SD13)
- Sen. Matthew Houde (D - SD5)
- Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9)
- Rep. David Cote (D - Hills 23)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 26, 2010, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
- March 17, 2010, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- April 20, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- February 3, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 28, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1495h — voice vote, passed
- May 13, 2010, Senate: Sen. Reynolds Concurs with House Amendment 1495h — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- January 26, 2010: Hearing; January 26, 2010, Room 103, State House, 2:45 p.m.; SC4
- January 27, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 2/3/10; SC5
- February 3, 2010: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- February 3, 2010: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
- February 17, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- March 17, 2010: Public Hearing: 3/17/2010 10:00 AM LOB 208
- April 20, 2010: Executive Session: 4/20/2010 10:00 AM LOB 208
- April 21, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1495h for April 28 (Vote 17-0; CC)
- April 21, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #1495h
- April 28, 2010: Amendment #1495h Adopted, VV
- April 28, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1495h: MA VV
- May 13, 2010: Sen. Reynolds Concurs with House Amendment 1495h, MA, VV
- May 19, 2010: Enrolled
- May 19, 2010: Enrolled
- June 21, 2010: Signed by the Governor on 06/21/2010; Effective 06/21/2010; Chapter 0192