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Bill Information > HB 2197
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Bill History
2014 REGULAR SESSION
IN THE HOUSE
Jan 10
Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 13
First reading, referred to Judiciary (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
(View Original Bill)
Jan 16
Public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 8:00 AM.
(Committee Materials)
Jan 21
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Judiciary at 1:30 PM.
(Committee Materials)
JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
(View 1st Substitute)
(Majority Report)
Jan 23
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 14
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Feb 17
1st substitute bill substituted (JUDI 14).
(View 1st Substitute)
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
(View Roll Calls)
IN THE SENATE
Feb 19
First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
Feb 26
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law and Justice at 6:30 PM.
(Committee Materials)
Mar 13
By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
Amendments
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