SB 129-FN (2023): relative to the payment of costs for indigent persons involved in mediation services.

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SB 129-FN (2023)

relative to the payment of costs for indigent persons involved in mediation services.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 107

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2023 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 9, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 22, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 16, 2023 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2023. The committee met in executive session on May 3, 2023 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 May 18, 2023 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 8, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 23, 2023, making it Chapter 107 of the session laws. It took effect on August 22, 2023.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2023, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • April 12, 2023, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
  • May 3, 2023, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208

Votes

  • February 9, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • February 22, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2023, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 19, 2023: Introduced 01/19/2023 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 31, 2023: Hearing: 01/31/2023, Room 100, SH, 01:15 pm
  • February 9, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/09/2023; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 9A
  • February 9, 2023: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 02/09/2023
  • February 22, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/22/2023
  • February 22, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/22/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 03/16/2023 and referred to Judiciary
  • April 12, 2023: Public Hearing: 04/12/2023 01:30 pm LOB 206-208
  • May 3, 2023: Executive Session: 05/03/2023 09:00 am LOB 206-208
  • May 3, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 05/03/2023 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • May 18, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA VV
  • June 8, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/08/2023)
  • June 8, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/08/2023
  • June 23, 2023: Signed by the Governor on 06/23/2023; Chapter 0107; Effective 08/22/2023

Laws It Would Change

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