CACR 26 (2012): Relating to administration of the supreme court. Providing that the legislature and the chief justice of the supreme court shall have concurrent power to make rules governing the administration of all the courts of the state.

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CACR 26 (2012)

Relating to administration of the supreme court. Providing that the legislature and the chief justice of the supreme court shall have concurrent power to make rules governing the administration of all the courts of the state.

  • Status: Passed both chambers, not ratified by the voters
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Constitutional Amendments

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 14, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 11–5. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 14, 2012 the House adopted “Special Order to Mar 21 (Rep Rowe)” on a division vote 218–96. On March 21, 2012 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a roll call 237–115. On March 21, 2012 the House failed “Lay On The Table (Rep Jasper)” on a division vote 210–145. On March 21, 2012 the House adopted “Reconsideration of OTP (Rep Hess)” on a roll call 242–111. On March 21, 2012 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 239–114. It crossed to the Senate on March 28, 2012 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 3, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-2041s). The committee's amendment (2041s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 16, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On May 16, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 19–5 and ordered it to a third reading. On June 6, 2012 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM 2041s (Rep Rowe)” on a roll call 242–96. On June 6, 2012 the House failed “Reconsideration (Rep Ingbretson)” on a division vote 90–235. The committee held work sessions on September 18, 2012 and October 2, 2012.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2012, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 14, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • May 3, 2012, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 14, 2012, House: Special Order to Mar 21 (Rep Rowe) — yeas 218, nays 96, passed
  • March 21, 2012, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 237, nays 115, failed
  • March 21, 2012, House: Lay On The Table (Rep Jasper) — yeas 210, nays 145, failed
  • March 21, 2012, House: RECONSIDERATION (REP HESS) — yeas 242, nays 111, passed
  • March 21, 2012, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 239, nays 114, passed
  • May 16, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment. — yeas 19, nays 5, passed
  • June 6, 2012, House: CONCUR (REP ROWE) — yeas 242, nays 96, passed
  • June 6, 2012, House: Reconsideration (Rep Ingbretson) — yeas 90, nays 235, failed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 12, 2012: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 1/12/2012 3:00 PM LOB 208
  • February 2, 2012: Rescheduled Public Hearing: 2/2/2012 1:30 PM LOB 208
  • February 14, 2012: Executive Session: 2/14/2012 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 21, 2012: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 7 (Vote 11-5; RC)
  • February 21, 2012: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 14, 2012: Special Order to Mar 21 (Rep Rowe): MA DIV 218-96
  • March 21, 2012: Special Order to Next Order of Business: Without Objection
  • March 21, 2012: Ought to Pass: MF RC 237-115 Lacking Necessary Three-Fifths Vote
  • March 21, 2012: Lay On The Table (Rep Jasper): MF DIV 210-145 Lacking Necessary Three-Fifths Vote
  • March 21, 2012: Reconsideration of OTP (Rep Hess): MA RC 242-111
  • March 21, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA RC 239-114 By Necessary Three-Fifths Vote
  • March 28, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • May 3, 2012: Hearing: 5/3/12, Room 101, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC15
  • May 3, 2012: Hearing: 5/3/12, Room 101, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC16
  • May 8, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-2041s, NT, 5/16/12; SC19
  • May 16, 2012: Committee Amendment 2041s; NT, AA, VV
  • May 16, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2041s, NT, MA, RC 19Y-5N; OT3rdg
  • June 6, 2012: House Concurs with Senate AM 2041s (Rep Rowe): MA RC 242-96 By Necessary Three-Fifths Vote
  • June 6, 2012: Reconsideration (Rep Ingbretson): MF DIV 90-235
  • September 18, 2012: House Judiciary Committee Work Session for Consideration of Voter's Guide: 9/18/2012 11:00 AM LOB 208
  • October 2, 2012: House Judiciary Committee Work Session for Consideration of Voter's Guide: 10/2/2012 10:00 AM LOB 208

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court