HB 1720-FN (2012): relative to jury trials in class actions brought under the consumer protection act.
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HB 1720-FN (2012)
relative to jury trials in class actions brought under the consumer protection act.
- Status: Passed one chamber
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
On January 18, 2012 the bill was referred to the Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0922h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0922h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 8, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On March 8, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote.
Sponsors
Hearings and Sessions
- February 9, 2012, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- February 21, 2012, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- March 8, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0922h(NT) — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 18, 2012: Late Drafting and Introduction Approved By Rules Committee
- January 18, 2012: Referred to Judiciary
- February 9, 2012: Public Hearing: 2/9/2012 10:00 AM LOB 208
- February 21, 2012: Executive Session: 2/21/2012 10:30 AM LOB 208
- February 23, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0922h(NT) for Mar 7 (Vote 14-2; RC)
- February 23, 2012: Proposed Committee Amendment #2012-0922h (New Title)
- March 8, 2012: Amendment #0922h(NT) Adopted, VV
- March 8, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0922h(NT): MA VV
- April 18, 2012: Without objection returned to House per Senate Rule 3-3