HB 1178 (2012): relative to the losing party's payment of the prevailing party's costs in tort actions.

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HB 1178 (2012)

relative to the losing party's payment of the prevailing party's costs in tort actions.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Civil Actions

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 14, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 7 by a vote of 9–7. On March 8, 2012 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on October 2, 2012. The committee met in executive session on October 16, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Legislation in 2013”, by a vote of 9 to 1.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 2012, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 14, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • October 2, 2012, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • October 16, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 8, 2012, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 31, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/31/2012 9:00 AM LOB 208
  • January 31, 2012: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 1/31/2012 9:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 9, 2012: Public Hearing: 2/9/2012 9:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 14, 2012: Executive Session: 2/14/2012 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 17, 2012: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 7 (Vote 9-7; RC)
  • March 8, 2012: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
  • June 7, 2012: Referred to Judiciary for Interim Study
  • October 2, 2012: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/2/2012 9:00 AM LOB 208
  • October 16, 2012: Interim Study - Executive Session: 10/16/2012 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • October 16, 2012: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Legislation in 2013 (Vote 9-1)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 107 (2013): relative to the losing party's payment of the prevailing party's costs in tort actions.

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