SB 69 (2013): relative to superior court jurisdiction over domestic violence petitions.

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SB 69 (2013)

relative to superior court jurisdiction over domestic violence petitions.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Courts and Procedure
  • Chapter law: 62

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2013. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2013-0318s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0318s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 7, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On March 7, 2013 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 27, 2013 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2013. The committee met in executive session on April 16, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 24, 2013 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2013 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 2013, making it Chapter 62 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2014.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2013, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • April 11, 2013, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 16, 2013, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 7, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0318s — voice vote, passed
  • April 24, 2013, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 29, 2013: Hearing: 1/29/13, Room 100, SH, 9:30 a.m.; SC6
  • February 20, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-0318s, 3/7/13; Vote 5-0; CC; SC10
  • March 7, 2013: Committee Amendment 0318s, AA, VV
  • March 7, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0318s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 27, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary; HJ31, PG.1074
  • April 11, 2013: Public Hearing: 4/11/2013 1:30 PM LOB 208
  • April 16, 2013: Executive Session: 4/16/2013 11:00 AM LOB 208
  • April 17, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 24 (Vote 19-0; CC); HC33, PG.1094
  • April 24, 2013: Ought to Pass: MA VV; HJ38, PG.1242
  • April 24, 2013: Enrolled; HJ38, PG.1257
  • May 2, 2013: Enrolled
  • June 6, 2013: Signed by the Governor on 06/06/2013; Chapter 0062; Effective 01/01/2014

Laws It Would Change

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