HB 1408 (2012): establishing a commission to study the judicial branch family division.

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HB 1408 (2012)

establishing a commission to study the judicial branch family division.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2012. The committee met in executive session on January 19, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 1, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2012, 3:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • January 19, 2012, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • February 1, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 17, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/17/2012 3:30 PM LOB 208
  • January 19, 2012: Executive Session: 1/19/2012 1:30 PM LOB 208
  • January 24, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 1 (Vote 15-1; CC)
  • February 1, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

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