SB 373-FN (2014): relative to procedure and jurisdiction of the superior courts.

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SB 373-FN (2014)

relative to procedure and jurisdiction of the superior courts.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Courts and Procedure
  • Chapter law: 204

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0562s). The committee's amendment (0562s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 19, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On February 19, 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 13, 2014 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2014. The committee held a work session on April 8, 2014. The committee met in executive session on April 22, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-1283h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2014-1283h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 30, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On April 30, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes 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 (Rep Lambert)” on a roll call 133–202. On May 8, 2014 the Senate adopted “Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #1283h” on a voice vote. 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 18, 2014, making it Chapter 204 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2014, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • April 1, 2014, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 8, 2014, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 22, 2014, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • February 19, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0562s — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1283h — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2014, House: Third Reading — division vote, passed
  • May 8, 2014, Senate: Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #1283h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 11, 2014: Hearing: 2/11/14, Room 100, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC6
  • February 13, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0562s, 2/19/14; SC7
  • February 19, 2014: Committee Amendment 0562s, AA, VV
  • February 19, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0562s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 13, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 1, 2014: Public Hearing: 4/1/2014 10:30 AM LOB 208
  • April 8, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/8/2014 9:00 AM LOB 208
  • April 22, 2014: =REVISED=Executive Session: 4/22/14 1:30 PM LOB 208
  • April 24, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1283h (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • April 30, 2014: Amendment #2014-1283h AA VV
  • April 30, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1283h MA VV
  • April 30, 2014: Third Reading MA Div, 184-155
  • April 30, 2014: Reconsideration Third Reading (Rep Lambert) MF RC 133-202
  • May 8, 2014: Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #1283h, MA, VV
  • May 15, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 5/15/2014)
  • May 22, 2014: Enrolled
  • July 18, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 07/11/14; Chapter 0204
  • July 18, 2014: I. Section 43 Effective 01/01/15
  • July 18, 2014: II. Remainder Effective 07/11/14

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