HB 1168 (2016): relative to decrees pro confesso in title dispute actions.

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HB 1168 (2016)

relative to decrees pro confesso in title dispute actions.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 2, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 4, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 2016, 2:45 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB208
  • February 2, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • February 4, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Judiciary
  • January 14, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/14/2016 02:45 PM LOB208
  • February 2, 2016: Executive Session: 02/02/2016 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 4, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/04/2016 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • February 4, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/04/2016

Laws It Would Change

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