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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HB 161 (2011)

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

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2011. The committee held a work session on January 25, 2011. The committee met in executive session on February 1, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 9, 2011 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 2011, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • January 25, 2011, 1:30 PM: work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 1, 2011, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • February 9, 2011, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 25, 2011: Public Hearing: 1/25/2011 10:30 AM LOB 208
  • January 25, 2011: Division I Work Session: 1/25/2011 1:30 PM LOB 208
  • February 1, 2011: Executive Session: 2/1/2011 11:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 3, 2011: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 9 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • February 9, 2011: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • 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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