CACR 4 (2013): Relating to the supreme court. Providing that rules made by the chief justice of the supreme court governing the administration of the courts in the state and the practice and procedure to be followed in all such courts shall not have the force and effect of law.

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CACR 4 (2013)

Relating to the supreme court. Providing that rules made by the chief justice of the supreme court governing the administration of the courts in the state and the practice and procedure to be followed in all such courts shall not have the force and effect of law.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Constitutional Amendments

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2013. The committee met in executive session on January 30, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 6, 2013 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2013, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • January 30, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • February 6, 2013, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 22, 2013: Public Hearing: 1/22/2013 1:30 PM LOB 208
  • January 30, 2013: Executive Session: 1/30/2013 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • January 30, 2013: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 6 (Vote 13-1; RC)
  • February 6, 2013: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

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