HB 1601 (2012): relative to the notice to defendant in small claims actions.
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HB 1601 (2012)
relative to the notice to defendant in small claims actions.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2011-2012
- House 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 February 2, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 14, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Seth Cohn (R - Merr 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Michele Peckham (R - Rock 13)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 2, 2012, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- February 14, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- March 7, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Judiciary
- February 2, 2012: Public Hearing: 2/2/2012 1:00 PM LOB 208
- February 14, 2012: Executive Session: 2/14/2012 10:00 AM LOB 208
- February 21, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 7 (Vote 13-0; CC)
- March 7, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV