HB 605 (2013): requiring the supreme court to adopt rules of evidence for the judicial branch family division.

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HB 605 (2013)

requiring the supreme court to adopt rules of evidence for the judicial branch family division.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Domestic Relations

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 20, 2013 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2013, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 12, 2013, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • February 20, 2013, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 5, 2013: Public Hearing: 2/5/2013 10:30 AM LOB 208
  • February 12, 2013: Executive Session: 2/12/2013 2:00 PM LOB 208
  • February 14, 2013: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 20 (Vote 17-2; RC)
  • February 20, 2013: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 259 (2011): requiring the supreme court to adopt rules of evidence for the judicial branch family division.

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