SB 303-FN (2014): relative to bad faith assertions of patent infringement.

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SB 303-FN (2014)

relative to bad faith assertions of patent infringement.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 197

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0878s). The committee's amendment (0878s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 13, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On March 13, 2014 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 20, 2014 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2014. The committee held a work session on April 16, 2014. The committee met in executive session on April 22, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 30, 2014 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On April 30, 2014 the House adopted “Third Reading” on a division vote. On April 30, 2014 the House failed “Reconsideration Third Reading” on a roll call 133–202, on a motion by Rep. Lambert. An enrolled bill amendment (1754eba) was adopted on a voice vote on May 7, 2014. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2014-1754e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 22, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 11, 2014, making it Chapter 197 of the session laws. It took effect on July 11, 2014.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2014, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • April 2, 2014, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 16, 2014, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, or 1 hour after House session LOB 208
  • April 22, 2014, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 13, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0878s — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2014, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2014, House: Third Reading — division vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 4, 2014: Hearing: 2/4/14, Room 100, SH, 9:00 a.m.; SC4
  • March 5, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0878s, 3/13/14; SC9
  • March 13, 2014: Committee Amendment 0878s, AA, VV
  • March 13, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0878s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 20, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 2, 2014: Public Hearing: 4/2/2014 10:30 AM LOB 208
  • April 15, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/15/2014 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • April 15, 2014: ===CANCELLED=== Work Session: 4/15/2014 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • April 16, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/16/2014 1:00 PM or 1 hour after House session LOB 208
  • April 22, 2014: =REVISED=Executive Session: 4/22/2014 1:30 PM LOB 208
  • April 24, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • April 30, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 30, 2014: Third Reading MA Div, 184-155
  • April 30, 2014: Reconsideration Third Reading (Rep. Lambert) MF RC 133-202
  • May 7, 2014: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1754eba Adopted, VV
  • May 8, 2014: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2014-1754e Adopted, VV
  • May 15, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 5/15/2014)
  • May 22, 2014: Enrolled
  • July 11, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 07/11/2014; Chapter 0197; Effective 07/11/2014

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