SB 273 (2012): relative to vexatious litigants.

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SB 273 (2012)

relative to vexatious litigants.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 28, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 29, 2012 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2012. The committee held a work session on May 1, 2012. The committee met in executive session on May 3, 2012, May 8, 2012 and May 10, 2012. The committee voted 12–3 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2115h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2115h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 16, 2012, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2012-2281h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 16, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On May 16, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 23, 2012 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Houde.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2012, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 101
  • April 10, 2012, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • May 1, 2012, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • May 3, 2012, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • May 8, 2012, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • May 10, 2012, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 28, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 16, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2115h and #2281h(NT) — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2012, Senate: Nonconcur with House Amendment #2115h, #2281 — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 19, 2012: Hearing: 1/19/12, Room 101, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC3
  • March 22, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 3/28/12; SC12
  • March 28, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 29, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 10, 2012: Public Hearing: 4/10/2012 1:30 PM LOB 208
  • May 1, 2012: Full Committee Work Session: 5/1/2012 1:00 PM LOB 208
  • May 2, 2012: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 5/2/2012 9:00 AM LOB 208
  • May 3, 2012: Executive Session: 5/3/2012 9:00 AM LOB 208
  • May 8, 2012: If Necessary, Continued Executive Session: 5/8/2012 1:00 PM LOB 208
  • May 10, 2012: If Necessary, Continued Executive Session: 5/10/2012 9:00 AM LOB 208
  • May 10, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2115h for May 15 (Vote 12-3; RC)
  • May 10, 2012: Proposed Committee Amendment #2012-2115h
  • May 16, 2012: Amendment #2115h: AA VV
  • May 16, 2012: Floor Amendment #2012-2281h(NT) (Rep Giuda): AA VV
  • May 16, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2115h and #2281h(NT): MA VV
  • May 23, 2012: Sen. Houde Moved Nonconcur with House Amendment #2115h, #2281, MA, VV

Laws It Would Change

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