CACR 5 (2016): relating to legal actions. Providing that taxpayers have standing to bring actions against the government.

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CACR 5 (2016)

relating to legal actions. Providing that taxpayers have standing to bring actions against the government.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Constitutional Amendments

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2015. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015-0810s). The committee's amendment (0810s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 19, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On March 19, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 24–0 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held public hearings on May 12, 2015 and May 21, 2015. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on August 8, 2015, September 8, 2015, September 15, 2015 and October 21, 2015. The committee met in executive session on October 27, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held work sessions on October 27, 2015, October 29, 2015 and November 10, 2015. The committee met in executive session on November 10, 2015 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 16–2. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On January 7, 2016 the House voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Hinch. The bill died on the table when the session ended on July 27, 2016, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2015, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • May 12, 2015, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • May 21, 2015, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • August 8, 2015, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • September 8, 2015, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • September 15, 2015, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • October 21, 2015, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • October 27, 2015, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • October 27, 2015, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • October 29, 2015, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • November 10, 2015, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • November 10, 2015, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 19, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • January 7, 2016, House: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 22, 2015: Hearing: 1/22/15, Room 100, SH, 9:00 a.m.; SC6
  • March 11, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-0810s, 3/19/15; SC13
  • March 12, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary (in recess of 3/12/2015)
  • March 19, 2015: Committee Amendment 0810s, AA, VV
  • March 19, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0810s, 3/5 necessary, RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
  • May 12, 2015: Public Hearing: 5/12/2015 1:00 PM LOB 208
  • May 19, 2015: ==CANCELED==Executive Session: 5/19/2015 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • May 21, 2015: Continued Public Hearing: 5/21/2015 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • May 21, 2015: Retained in Committee
  • August 8, 2015: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 8/8/2015 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • August 8, 2015: ===CANCELLED=== Work Session: 8/8/2015 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • September 8, 2015: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/8/2015 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • September 15, 2015: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/15/2015 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • October 21, 2015: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/21/2015 2:30 PM LOB 208
  • October 27, 2015: Executive Session: 10/27/2015 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • October 27, 2015: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/27/2015 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • October 27, 2015: Executive Session: 10/27/2015 1:00 PM LOB 208
  • October 29, 2015: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/29/2015 11:00 AM LOB 208
  • November 10, 2015: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 11/10/2015 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • November 10, 2015: Executive Session: 11/10/2015 11:00 AM LOB 208
  • November 12, 2015: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Jan 6 (Vote 16-2; RC)
  • November 17, 2015: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • January 7, 2016: Lay on Table (Rep. Hinch): MA VV 01/07/2016
  • July 27, 2016: Died on Table

Laws It Would Change

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