SB 442 (2020): relative to alternative dispute resolution.

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SB 442 (2020)

relative to alternative dispute resolution.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Courts and Procedure

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2020. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 30, 2020 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Judiciary committee.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2020, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • January 30, 2020, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: To Be Introduced 01/08/2020 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 9, 2020: Introduced 01/09/2020 and referred to Judiciary
  • January 21, 2020: Hearing: 01/21/2020, Room 100, SH, 10:00 am
  • January 30, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/30/2020; Vote 5-0; CC
  • January 30, 2020: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/30/2020
  • March 18, 2020: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 03/18/2020 11:30 am LOB 208
  • June 30, 2020: Vacated and Laid on Table MA VV 06/30/2020
  • September 23, 2020: Died on Table

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