HB 1177 (2020): relative to qualifications of referees in the superior courts and circuit courts.

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HB 1177 (2020)

relative to qualifications of referees in the superior courts and circuit courts.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Courts and Procedure

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2020. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 15–4, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 12, 2020 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2020, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • March 3, 2020, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 12, 2020, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Judiciary
  • February 4, 2020: Public Hearing: 02/04/2020 02:30 pm LOB 208
  • March 3, 2020: Executive Session: 03/03/2020 01:00 pm LOB 208
  • March 4, 2020: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 11, 2020: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/11/2020 (Vote 15-4; RC)
  • March 12, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/12/2020

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1127 (2016): relative to qualifications of referees in the superior courts and circuit courts.
  • HB 137 (2017): relative to qualifications of referees in the superior courts and circuit courts.

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