HB 1693 (2020): extending the committee to study whether non-attorney legal professionals could be licensed to engage in the limited practice of law.

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HB 1693 (2020)

extending the committee to study whether non-attorney legal professionals could be licensed to engage in the limited practice of law.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2020. The committee met in executive session on March 4, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2020 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On June 16, 2020 the Senate adopted “Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table” on a voice vote. The bill died on the table under Senate Rule 3-23 at adjournment on September 16, 2020, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2020, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • March 4, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 11, 2020, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 16, 2020, Senate: Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Judiciary
  • January 28, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/28/2020 02:00 pm LOB 208
  • March 4, 2020: Executive Session: 03/04/2020 10:00 am LOB 208
  • March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/11/2020 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • March 11, 2020: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/11/2020
  • June 16, 2020: Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table, MA, VV; 06/16/2020
  • September 16, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, Adjournment 09/16/2020

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