SB 96 (2013): relative to vexatious litigants.

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SB 96 (2013)

relative to vexatious litigants.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 181

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2013. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2013-0508s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0508s) 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 majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 11–8. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 24, 2013 the House adopted “Recommit (Rep Berch)” on a division vote 280–67. The committee met in executive session on May 7, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1582h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 11–6. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1582h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 29, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On May 29, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 198–130. On June 6, 2013 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson. The bill was enrolled on June 12, 2013 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 2, 2013, making it Chapter 181 of the session laws. It took effect on July 2, 2013.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2013, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • April 11, 2013, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 16, 2013, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • May 7, 2013, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 7, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0508s — voice vote, passed
  • April 24, 2013, House: Recommit (Rep Berch) — yeas 280, nays 67, passed
  • May 29, 2013, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1582h — yeas 198, nays 130, passed
  • June 6, 2013, Senate: Concur with House Amendment 1582h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 12, 2013: Hearing: 2/12/13, Room 100, SH, 9:15 a.m.; SC7
  • February 21, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-0508s, 3/7/13; Vote 5-0; CC; SC10
  • March 7, 2013: Committee Amendment 0508s, AA, VV
  • March 7, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0508s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 27, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary; HJ31, PG.1074
  • April 11, 2013: Public Hearing: 4/11/2013 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • April 16, 2013: Executive Session: 4/16/2013 11:00 AM LOB 208
  • April 17, 2013: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for April 24 (Vote 11-8; RC)
  • April 17, 2013: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass; HC33, PG.1097
  • April 24, 2013: Recommit (Rep Berch): MA DIV 280-67; HJ38, PG.1247
  • May 7, 2013: Executive Session: 5/7/2013 10:30 AM LOB 208
  • May 8, 2013: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1582h for May 29 (Vote 11-6; RC); HC40, PG.1371
  • May 8, 2013: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #2013-1582h; HC40, PG.1383
  • May 8, 2013: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate; HC40, PG.1371
  • May 29, 2013: Amendment #1582h: AA VV; HJ45, PG.1510
  • May 29, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1582h: MA DIV 198-130; HJ45, PG.1510
  • June 6, 2013: Sen. Carson Moved Concur with House Amendment 1582h, MA, VV
  • June 12, 2013: Enrolled, Recess of 6/5/13; HJ49, PG.1654
  • June 12, 2013: Enrolled
  • July 2, 2013: Signed by the Governor on 07/02/2013; Chapter 0181; Effective 07/02/2013

Laws It Would Change

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