HB 1474 (2012): relative to eliminating the requirement that attorneys be members of the state bar association.
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HB 1474 (2012)
relative to eliminating the requirement that attorneys be members of the state bar association.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 14, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–5 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 8, 2012 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 199–88. It crossed to the Senate and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 3, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On May 16, 2012 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 10) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Paul Ingbretson (R - Graf 5)
- Rep. Gregory Sorg (R - Graf 3)
- Rep. Michael Balboni (R - Hills 21)
- Rep. Mark Warden (R - Hills 7)
- Rep. Timothy Comerford (R - Rock 9)
- Sen. Tom De Blois (R - SD18)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 31, 2012, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- February 14, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- May 3, 2012, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 101
Votes
- March 8, 2012, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 199, nays 88, passed
- May 16, 2012, Senate: 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 2:00 PM LOB 208
- February 14, 2012: Executive Session: 2/14/2012 10:00 AM LOB 208
- February 23, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 7 (Vote 12-5; RC)
- March 7, 2012: Introduced 3/7/2012 and Referred to Judiciary
- March 8, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA RC 199-88
- May 3, 2012: Hearing: 5/3/12, Room 101, LOB, 1:30 p.m.; SC15
- May 3, 2012: Hearing: 5/3/12, Room 101, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC16
- May 8, 2012: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 5/16/12; SC19
- May 16, 2012: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV