SB 297 (2022): relative to obtaining out-of-state discovery and testimony.

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SB 297 (2022)

relative to obtaining out-of-state discovery and testimony.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 160

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 3, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 17, 2022 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 14, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 4, 2022 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 26, 2022 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 7, 2022, making it Chapter 160 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2023.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2022, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • April 6, 2022, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
  • April 14, 2022, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208

Votes

  • February 3, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2022, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 26, 2022: Hearing: 01/26/2022, Room 100, SH, 01:15 pm
  • February 3, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/03/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 3, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/03/2022
  • March 17, 2022: Introduced 03/17/2022 and referred to Judiciary
  • April 6, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/06/2022 10:00 am LOB 206-208
  • April 14, 2022: Executive Session: 04/14/2022 09:00 am LOB 206-208
  • April 22, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 21-0; CC)
  • May 4, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/04/2022
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/26/2022
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/26/2022)
  • June 7, 2022: Signed by the Governor on 06/07/2022; Chapter 0160; Effective 01/01/2023

Laws It Would Change

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