SB 438 (2010): relative to procedures in small claims actions.

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SB 438 (2010)

relative to procedures in small claims actions.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 242

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 2, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0965s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 17, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On March 17, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 18, 2010 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 2010. The committee met in executive session on April 20, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–3 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1489h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1489h) 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 19, 2010 the Senate adopted “Sen. Reynolds Concurs with House Amendment 1489h” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 2, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 1, 2010, making it Chapter 242 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 2, 2010, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • March 30, 2010, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 20, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 17, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0965s — voice vote, passed
  • April 28, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1489h — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2010, Senate: Sen. Reynolds Concurs with House Amendment 1489h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 2, 2010: Hearing: March 2, 2010, Room 103, State House, 2:15 p.m.; SC7
  • March 11, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0965s, 3/17/10; SC11
  • March 17, 2010: Committee Amendment 0965s, AA, VV
  • March 17, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0965s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 17, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 18, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 30, 2010: Public Hearing: 3/30/2010 11:00 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 #1489h for April 28 (Vote 14-3; RC)
  • April 21, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #1489h
  • April 28, 2010: Amendment #1489h Adopted, VV
  • April 28, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1489h: MA VV
  • May 19, 2010: Sen. Reynolds Concurs with House Amendment 1489h, MA, VV
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • July 1, 2010: Signed by the Governor on 07/01/2010; Effective 07/01/2010; Chapter 0242

Laws It Would Change

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