HB 247 (2015): prohibiting the assignment and acceptance of recommendations of unauthorized judicial referees.

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HB 247 (2015)

prohibiting the assignment and acceptance of recommendations of unauthorized judicial referees.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Domestic Relations

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2015. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 11, 2015 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2015, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 207
  • February 4, 2015, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • February 11, 2015, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 29, 2015: Public Hearing: 1/29/2015 2:00 PM LOB 207
  • February 4, 2015: Executive Session: 2/4/2015 1:30 PM LOB 208
  • February 5, 2015: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 11 (Vote 14-0; CC); HC11, PG. 175
  • February 11, 2015: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

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