HB 1361 (2016): relative to service of process by attorneys and justices of the peace.

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HB 1361 (2016)

relative to service of process by attorneys and justices of the peace.

  • 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 21, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0307h). The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 16–4, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2016, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB208
  • March 1, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 9, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Judiciary
  • January 21, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/21/2016 02:00 PM LOB208
  • January 27, 2016: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 01/27/2016 01:00 PM LOB 208
  • March 1, 2016: Executive Session: 03/01/2016 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • March 3, 2016: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0307h (NT)
  • March 9, 2016: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 16-4; RC)
  • March 9, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/09/2016

Laws It Would Change

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