HB 1704 (2018): requiring court costs and attorneys fees to be paid to the prevailing party.
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HB 1704 (2018)
requiring court costs and attorneys fees to be paid to the prevailing party.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2018 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Keith Murphy (R - Hills 7) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 16, 2018, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- February 21, 2018: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- March 6, 2018, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Judiciary
- January 16, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/16/2018 01:00 PM LOB 208
- February 21, 2018: Executive Session: 02/21/2018 LOB 208
- March 6, 2018: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/06/2018 (Vote 13-0; CC)
- March 6, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/06/2018