HB 107 (2013): relative to the losing party's payment of the prevailing party's costs in tort actions.
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HB 107 (2013)
relative to the losing party's payment of the prevailing party's costs in tort actions.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2013-2014
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Civil Actions
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2013. The committee met in executive session on January 23, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On January 30, 2013 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 15, 2013, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- January 23, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- January 30, 2013, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Judiciary
- January 15, 2013: Public Hearing: 1/15/2013 2:00 PM LOB 208
- January 23, 2013: Executive Session: 1/23/2013 10:00 AM LOB 208
- January 24, 2013: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Jan 30 (Vote 20-0; RC)
- January 30, 2013: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 1178 (2012): relative to the losing party's payment of the prevailing party's costs in tort actions.