04/12/2013 09:00 AM Senate JUDICIARY
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| HB57 | |
| Adjourn |
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| += | SB 51 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 63 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | SCR 3 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | HB 57 | TELECONFERENCED | |
ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE
SENATE JUDICIARY STANDING COMMITTEE
April 12, 2013
9:04 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Senator John Coghill, Chair
Senator Lesil McGuire, Vice Chair
Senator Fred Dyson
Senator Bill Wielechowski
MEMBERS ABSENT
Senator Donald Olson
COMMITTEE CALENDAR
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3
Establishing the Joint Committee on Access and Federal
Overreach; and recommending that the Governor establish a
working group to consider establishing a permanent office or
authority to preserve state sovereignty.
- MOVED CSSCR 3(JUD) OUT OF COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 63(FIN)
"An Act relating to the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar
Association; and providing for an effective date."
- MOVED CSHB 63(FIN) OUT OF COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 57(JUD)
"An Act adopting the Alaska Entity Transactions Act; relating to
changing the form of entities, including corporations,
partnerships, limited liability companies, business trusts, and
other organizations; amending Rule 79, Alaska Rules of Civil
Procedure, and Rules 602(b)(2), 602(c), and 605.5, Alaska Rules
of Appellate Procedure; and providing for an effective date."
- MOVED CSHB 57(JUD) OUT OF COMMITTEE
SENATE BILL NO. 51
"An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Governors
of the Alaska Bar Association; and providing for an effective
date."
- SCHEDULED BUT NOT HEARD
PREVIOUS COMMITTEE ACTION
BILL: HB 63
SHORT TITLE: EXTEND BAR ASS'N BOARD OF GOVERNORS
SPONSOR(s): REPRESENTATIVE(s) HAWKER
01/16/13 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
01/16/13 (H) JUD, FIN
02/25/13 (H) JUD AT 1:00 PM CAPITOL 120
02/25/13 (H) Moved Out of Committee
02/25/13 (H) MINUTE(JUD)
03/01/13 (H) JUD RPT 5DP 1NR
03/01/13 (H) DP: GRUENBERG, PRUITT, LEDOUX, FOSTER,
LYNN
03/01/13 (H) NR: KELLER
03/01/13 (H) LETTER OF INTENT WITH JUD REPORT
04/08/13 (H) FIN AT 8:00 AM HOUSE FINANCE 519
04/08/13 (H) Heard & Held
04/08/13 (H) MINUTE(FIN)
04/09/13 (H) FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 4DP 6NR 1AM
04/09/13 (H) DP: THOMPSON, EDGMON, HOLMES, AUSTERMAN
04/09/13 (H) NR: T.WILSON, NEUMAN, MUNOZ, COSTELLO,
GARA, STOLTZE
04/09/13 (H) AM: KAWASAKI
04/09/13 (H) JUD LETTER OF INTENT WITH FIN REPORT
04/09/13 (H) FIN AT 9:00 AM HOUSE FINANCE 519
04/09/13 (H) Moved CSHB 63(FIN) Out of Committee
04/09/13 (H) MINUTE(FIN)
04/11/13 (H) TRANSMITTED TO (S)
04/11/13 (H) VERSION: CSHB 63(FIN)
04/11/13 (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
04/11/13 (S) JUD
04/11/13 (S) HOUSE LETTER OF INTENT
04/11/13 (S) JUD AT 1:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
04/11/13 (S) -- MEETING CANCELED --
04/12/13 (S) JUD AT 9:00 AM BUTROVICH 205
BILL: SCR 3
SHORT TITLE: JOINT COMMITTEE ON FEDERAL OVERREACH
SPONSOR(s): SENATOR(s) MCGUIRE
04/04/13 (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
04/04/13 (S) JUD
04/10/13 (S) JUD AT 1:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
04/10/13 (S) -- Public Testimony --
04/11/13 (S) JUD AT 1:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
04/11/13 (S) -- MEETING CANCELED --
04/12/13 (S) JUD AT 9:00 AM BUTROVICH 205
BILL: HB 57
SHORT TITLE: ENTITY TRANSACTIONS ACT
SPONSOR(s): REPRESENTATIVE(s) HOLMES, OLSON
01/16/13 (H) PREFILE RELEASED 1/11/13
01/16/13 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
01/16/13 (H) JUD
03/13/13 (H) JUD AT 1:00 PM CAPITOL 120
03/13/13 (H) Heard & Held
03/13/13 (H) MINUTE(JUD)
03/18/13 (H) JUD AT 1:00 PM CAPITOL 120
03/18/13 (H) Scheduled But Not Heard
04/06/13 (H) JUD AT 1:00 PM CAPITOL 120
04/06/13 (H) -- MEETING CANCELED --
04/08/13 (H) JUD AT 1:00 PM CAPITOL 120
04/08/13 (H) Moved CSHB 57(JUD) Out of Committee
04/08/13 (H) MINUTE(JUD)
04/09/13 (H) JUD RPT CS(JUD) 6DP
04/09/13 (H) DP: GRUENBERG, PRUITT, FOSTER, LEDOUX,
LYNN, KELLER
04/10/13 (H) TRANSMITTED TO (S)
04/10/13 (H) VERSION: CSHB 57(JUD)
04/11/13 (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
04/11/13 (S) JUD
04/12/13 (S) JUD AT 9:00 AM BUTROVICH 205
WITNESS REGISTER
CECILE ELLIOTT, Staff
Representative Mike Hawker
Alaska State Legislature
Juneau, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Introduced HB 63 on behalf of the sponsor.
STEVE VAN GOOR, Bar Counsel
Alaska Bar Association
Anchorage, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Answered questions related to HB 63.
NANCY MEADE, General Counsel
Administrative Staff
Office of the Administrative Director
Alaska Court System
Anchorage, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Responded to questions about HB 63.
REPRESENTATIVE LINDSAY HOLMES
Alaska State Legislature
Juneau, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Sponsor of HB 57.
HARRY HAYNSWORTH, Commissioner
National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws
POSITION STATEMENT: Supported HB 57.
JAMES WALDO, Staff
Representative Lindsay Holmes
Alaska State Legislature
Juneau, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Provided information related to HB 57.
THOMAS S. OBERMEYER, SR., representing himself
Anchorage, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Testified in opposition to HB 57.
ACTION NARRATIVE
9:04:09 AM
CHAIR JOHN COGHILL called the Senate Judiciary Standing
Committee meeting to order at 9:04 a.m. Present at the call to
order were Senators McGuire, Dyson, and Chair Coghill.
SCR 3-JOINT COMMITTEE ON FEDERAL OVERREACH
9:05:07 AM
CHAIR COGHILL announced the consideration of SCR 3, a resolution
relating to establishing the Joint Committee on Access and
Federal Overreach; and recommending that the Governor establish
a working group to consider establishing a permanent office or
authority to preserve state sovereignty.
9:05:21 AM
SENATOR LESIL MCGUIRE, sponsor of SJR 3 introduced the
resolution paraphrasing the following sponsor statement:
Senate Concurrent Resolution 3 would establish a joint
committee between the House and the Senate to look
into federal overreach at the legislative, executive
and administrative levels. By having the Senate
President and Speaker of the House as the co-chairs,
and requiring participation from both caucuses, the
committee would be a comprehensive representation of
the State of Alaska, investigating the barrage of new
regulations and rules that affect the lives of the
resident across the state. After reviewing these
issues, the committee would also hold public hearings
and take testimony from communities.
This is a crucial step in the assertion of a state
being a member of a federation and not simply a
servile region. I respectfully urge your support for
SCR 3 as it will assure the residents of Alaska their
senators and state representatives speak for them and
will advocate on their behalf.
9:06:50 AM
SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI joined the committee.
SENATOR MCGUIRE talked about the legislation this session that
focuses on areas of discord between the state and federal
government, and Senator Lisa Murkowski's unprecedented
discussion about federal encroachment when she addressed the
legislature this year. She specifically mentioned the "no more"
clause in the [Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act]
(ANILCA) and the people in King Cove who were denied an
emergency access route through the Izembek National Wildlife
Refuge. The overarching concern is the belief is that the
federal government is paying more attention to the land or the
issue than the people who live in the state.
SENATOR MCGUIRE highlighted the hypocritical policy of the
federal government failing for six decades to clean up over 100
legacy wells in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A)
and requiring immediate cleanup by oil and gas companies. She
also expressed concern about the Endangered Species Act (ESA)
and the Marine Mammal Protection Act being used as a method of
controlling resource development and hampering Alaska's ability
to realize its economic destiny as a resource development state.
She explained that the committee would be composed of the
Speaker of the House or designee, three members of the House of
Representatives appointed by the Speaker, the President of the
Senate or designee, and three members of the Senate appointed by
the President. Committee reports containing recommendations
shall be submitted to the governor and legislature by January
15, 2014 and January 15, 2015. The termination date for the
committee is January 15, 2015, unless extended.
9:11:58 AM
CHAIR COGHILL commented on the importance of being well
informed, of being willing to stand up for the state, and being
willing to work with the federal government when needed.
SENATOR DYSON stated support for resolution raised the question
of following the Utah model and establishing a commission rather
than a committee.
CHAIR COGHILL observed that this may lead to a commission.
SENATOR DYSON mentioned HB 83 that talks about the attorney
general giving the legislature a report on the areas of conflict
between state and federal law.
CHAIR COGHILL referenced page 5, line 5, that authorizes the
hiring of consultants and experts. He asked the sponsor if she
had considered the potential for a Finance Committee referral.
SENATOR MCGUIRE responded it should be deleted in that case.
SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI said he had the same question.
9:15:17 AM
CHAIR COGHILL moved Conceptual Amendment 1.
CONCEPTUAL AMENDMENT 1
OFFERED IN THE SENATE BY SENATOR COGHILL
TO: SCR 3
Page 5, line 5:
Delete:
(10) hire consultants and experts; and be it
CHAIR COGHILL found no objection and announced that Conceptual
Amendment 1 passed.
He stated support for the resolution and his expectation that it
would move from committee with a forthcoming zero fiscal note.
9:16:20 AM
SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI asked if travel costs or per diem would be
paid.
SENATOR MCGUIRE answered there would be no per diem and the
intention was to use legislative legal expertise, legislative
research services, and consultants already on contract.
SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI asked about travel costs.
SENATOR MCGUIRE said there are no public members so no per diem
or travel costs will be paid.
9:17:24 AM
SENATOR MCGUIRE moved to report SCR 3, as amended, from
committee with individual recommendations and forthcoming zero
fiscal note(s).
CHAIR COGHILL found no objection and announced that CSSCR 3(JUD)
moved from the Senate Judiciary Standing Committee.
9:18:17 AM
HB 63-EXTEND BAR ASS'N BOARD OF GOVERNORS
CHAIR COGHILL announced the consideration of HB 63. "An Act
relating to the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar
Association; and providing for an effective date." [CSHB 63(FIN)
was before the committee.]
9:19:46 AM
CECILE ELLIOTT Staff, Representative Mike Hawker, sponsor of HB
63, explained that the bill would extend the Board of Governors
of the Alaska Bar Association (ABA) until June 30, 2021, as
recommended by the legislative auditor. The agency found that
the board protects the public interest by ensuring that people
licensed to practice law are qualified. She continued to explain
that Section 2 contains conforming language to clarify that at
large members are elected in the same way as other board
members. Section 3 requires that members of board complete the
voluntary continuing legal education (CLE) credits as set out in
the Alaska Bar Rules. She noted that the House Judiciary
Committee prepared a letter of intent to support continued CLEs.
She highlighted the one continuing recommendation of the
legislative auditor was to increase the CLE requirements for
attorneys.
9:21:37 AM
SENATOR MCGUIRE asked Ms. Elliott if the Legislative Budget and
Audit report made any other recommendations.
MS. ELLIOTT replied that the one recommendation was to increase
CLEs.
CHAIR COGHILL commented that the report also recommended the new
June 30, 2021 termination date.
9:22:26 AM
SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI asked if the sponsor had addressed the
4/9/13 legal opinion from Legislative Legal Services that says
the legislature cannot statutorily set a certain number of
continuing CLE hours for attorney licensure because it would
violate the separation of powers doctrine.
MS. ELLIOTT said no.
CHAIR COGHILL suggested that Steve Van Goor could help with the
question.
9:23:10 AM
SENATOR OLSON joined the committee.
9:23:22 AM
STEVE VAN GOOR, Bar Counsel, Alaska Bar Association, confirmed
that the court has the ability to set the number of CLE hours
that lawyers licensed in Alaska are required to meet. He
continued to say that while a separation of powers argument
could be made, the ABA understands the purpose of Section 3 is
for attorney members of the board to set a good example with
regard to CLEs.
SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI agreed that the Board of Governors should
set an example, but questioned whether the requirement would
violate the Alaska Constitution.
MR. VAN GOOR agreed that the court adopts rules of procedure and
substantive rules of conduct under its inherent authority in
Section 4.1 of the Alaska Constitution. He acknowledged that a
separation of powers argument could be made, but given the
intent of Section 3 it didn't seem worth the fight.
SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI observed that it's a question of whether a
violation of the Alaska Constitution is worth fighting.
CHAIR COGHILL suggested Ms. Meade could add to the discussion.
9:26:06 AM
NANCY MEADE, General Counsel, Administrative Staff, Office of
the Administrative Director, Alaska Court System, said the court
doesn't take a position on that particular provision, but
Senator Wielechowski raised a valid question. The committee is
aware of the issue so it's a policy call whether to put it in
statute or not.
CHAIR COGHILL commented that it appears to be more a balance of
power discussion between the court and legislature than a
separation of powers issue.
He questioned whether the nine members of the board should be
confirmed by the legislature. [The question and subsequent
discussion related to an amendment, labeled 28-LS0309\O.2, that
was not offered.]
MR. VAN GOOR said he couldn't think of an example of an elected
local, state, or federal official that also stood for
confirmation by their respective legislative body. He cited
examples of the mayor of Anchorage, the governor, and the
President of the United States.
He referenced Section 4.10 of the Alaska Constitution regarding
the Commission on Judicial Conduct and highlighted that the
public members are appointed by the governor and subject to
confirmation, the attorney members appointed by the board are
subject to confirmation, but the judges and justices who serve
are elected by their fellow judges and justices and are not
subject to confirmation.
MR. VAN GOOR said the ABA isn't interested in making public
office difficult for public members to hold and it's certainly
unfortunate if public members have been subjected to a type of
cross examination unrelated to their fitness for the appointed
position.
9:32:45 AM
CHAIR COGHILL characterized the Board of Governors of the Alaska
Bar Association as cartel like. Public members face a different
type of scrutiny but serve equally on that board. He asked about
the openness of the election process.
MR. VAN GOOR explained that it's open to any active member of
the bar who wants to serve. The board is divided into three
districts: the combined second and fourth judicial districts;
the third judicial district in Southcentral; and the first
judicial district in Southeast. One member is elected by the
membership statewide. The letters of intent are published and
the individual runs for office like any other elected official.
CHAIR COGHILL expressed interest in further discussions because
public members seemed to face different scrutiny.
9:35:21 AM
SENATOR DYSON asked for written information about how the
process in Alaska compares to other states.
MR. VAN GOOR agreed to provide the information.
SENATOR MCGUIRE suggested that it would probably be helpful if
the chair was given a general overview of the Alaska Bar
Association and how it is different.
MR. VAN GOOR reiterated that the ABA would be happy to provide
the information.
9:38:53 AM
THOMAS S. OBERMEYER, SR., representing himself, Anchorage,
Alaska, stated that he has been licensed to practice law in the
state of Missouri for 23 years and has been required to take 15
hours of CLE and 2 hours of ethics every year. This is far in
excess of the Alaska Bar Association requirements, yet passage
rates on the ABA exam are remarkably low compared to Missouri
and other states. He offered his belief that the Alaska bar exam
is not a test of minimal competence; it's a test of varying
standards and exclusion that serves to restrain trade. He
maintained that the ABA can set the passage rates based on the
essays, although there is some discussion about transitioning to
the Uniform Bar Examination. He relayed that the many practicing
attorneys he contacted throughout the state said they found the
exam itself had very little to do with their practice of law. He
said he was denied reciprocity from Missouri under Alaska Bar
Rule 2.2(b)3, which says a person who has failed the bar exam in
the last five years cannot be admitted. He maintained that this
standard isn't uniform, because others in similar situations
have not been denied.
MR. OBERMEYER asked the committee to deny the eight-year sunset
extension for the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar
Association. In the past the extension was four years and he
would suggest no more than a two-year extension.
SENATOR MCGUIRE asked Mr. Van Goor why Mr. Obermeyer was being
denied reciprocity when others are not.
MR. VAN GOOR explained that the bar rule regarding reciprocity
admission has a public protection basis. Originally it said an
individual who has taken and failed an Alaska bar examination
would never qualify for reciprocity. That rule was changed to
say a person cannot apply for reciprocity admission if the
person has taken and failed any bar examination within five
years. Mr. Obermeyer is not being singled out; it is a
requirement that would apply to any person seeking admission
from a reciprocal state.
SENATOR MCGUIRE asked if the ABA was considering the universal
multi-state test in lieu of the essay.
MR. VAN GOOR responded that Justice Daniel Winfree asked the
board to look at the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE), which has
been proposed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners. It
consists of the multi-state bar exam, the multi-state
performance test, and the multi-state essay examination. In
addition, an applicant for admission to the ABA has to pass the
multi-state professional responsibility exam. The difference
between the UBE and the current exam is that the essay and
performance portions would be drafted by the National Conference
of Bar Examiners. The grading would continue to be done in
Alaska except for the multiple choice portion which would be
graded by the National Conference of Bar Examiners.
MR. VAN GOOR said it's also important to keep in mind that the
ABA does not restrict the number of times a person may sit for
the Alaska Bar exam. For 2010-2012, the overall passage rate was
65 percent. For first time takers the passage rate was 77
percent, but for re-applicants the passage rate was 32 percent.
The Alaska Bar exam is excellent and in the bar's opinion it
works.
9:52:16 AM
SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI expressed concern with Section 3 and the
legal opinion that "a statute prescribing required CLE hours
would violate the separation of powers doctrine." He asked the
chair if he would consider removing that section from the bill.
CHAIR COGHILL offered his belief that it was within reason, and
that it was worth pushing the legal debate.
SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI quipped that could be an example of
legislative overreach that needed a task force.
CHAIR COGHILL opined that it pushes against the right edge.
9:54:31 AM
SENATOR MCGUIRE offered her belief that it was wrong to say that
there is no opportunity for the state to reach in and ask for
higher standards.
CHAIR COGHILL said that as long as he was chair he wasn't
opposed to continuing the discussion.
SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI clarified that he was not arguing that it
wasn't a good idea to hold the members to a higher standard; he
was arguing that Section 3 goes against a legal opinion. The
chair specifically asked legislative counsel if the legislature
can statutorily direct the Board to require certain CLEs. The
legal opinion specifically said that "a statute prescribing
required CLE hours would violate the separation of powers
doctrine."
9:57:49 AM
SENATOR MCGUIRE moved to report CS for HB 63, version O, from
committee [with individual recommendations] and attached zero
fiscal note.
9:58:07 AM
CHAIR COGHILL objected to say he tips his hat to the attorneys
that work with the Board of Governors and do continuing
education and pro bono work. He removed the objection.
9:58:36 AM
CHAIR COGHILL announced that, without objection, CSHB 63(FIN)
moved from Senate Judiciary Standing Committee.
9:58:42 AM
At ease
HB 57-ENTITY TRANSACTIONS ACT
10:02:11 AM
CHAIR COGHILL announced the consideration of HB 57. "An Act
adopting the Alaska Entity Transactions Act; relating to
changing the form of entities, including corporations,
partnerships, limited liability companies, business trusts, and
other organizations; amending Rule 79, Alaska Rules of Civil
Procedure, and Rules 602(b)(2), 602(c), and 605.5, Alaska Rules
of Appellate Procedure; and providing for an effective date."
[CSHB 57(JUD) was before the committee.]
10:02:39 AM
REPRESENTATIVE LINDSAY HOLMES, sponsor of HB 57, introduced the
bill speaking to the following sponsor statement:
House Bill 57 conforms to the Uniform Law
Commissioners' Model Entity Transaction Act (META). If
implemented in the State of Alaska, this legislation
will help facilitate transactions between more than
one form of entity, improve the existing business
climate in Alaska, and help reduce unnecessary
administrative and legal burdens currently imposed on
Alaska companies.
During the past twenty years many new types of
business entities - including limited liability
companies, limited liability partnerships, and limited
liability limited partnerships - have been recognized
under state law. As a result of the proliferation of
new entity forms, many businesses now utilize various
types of entities in their organizational structures.
The relaxation of federal tax rules governing entity
classification has led to an increase in the volume of
restructuring and acquisition transactions by and
among the various types of entity forms.
Because of the lack of clear statutory authority
allowing transactions between more than one form of
entity, these transactions have often required the use
of multiple indirect steps, as opposed to a single
transaction. House Bill 57 will offer new statutory
authority to permit cross-entity transactions in order
to remain responsive to the needs of Alaskan companies
and should be enacted in order to allow Alaska
businesses the opportunity to engage in cross-entity
transactions.
Adopting HB 57 will be an important step towards
bringing Alaska more into the mainstream of statutory
business law
REPRESENTATIVE HOLMES noted that a letter in the packets from
Doyon Corporation speaks to how this will help Native
corporations. The bill basically makes it easier for different
business entities to communicate, do business, and merge. It is
based on model law.
10:06:54 AM
HARRY HAYNSWORTH, Commissioner, National Conference of
Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, stated that he was chair of
the drafting committee for the Model Entity Transactions Act. He
said the sponsor provided an excellent summary and why this is
particularly important for states like Alaska that have an
incomplete statutory framework. He offered to respond to
questions on amendments that might be proposed.
10:08:25 AM
JAMES WALDO, Staff, Representative Lindsay Holmes, sponsor of HB
57, clarified that Mr. Haynsworth was referring to some
technical amendments that were proposed in the House Judiciary
Committee at the behest of Department of Commerce, Community and
Economic Development (DCCED).
10:08:56 AM
At ease
10:13:16 AM
CHAIR COGHILL reconvened the meeting and explained that the off-
the-record discussion related to when the bill would reach the
floor. He recognized that there were some concerns with the bill
but that he was satisfied. He solicited a motion.
10:13:46 AM
SENATOR MCGUIRE moved to report CS for HB 57, version Y, from
committee with individual recommendations and attached zero
fiscal note(s).
10:14:10 AM
SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI objected.
CHAIR COGHILL asked him to speak to his objection.
SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI said it's probably a good bill, but he
couldn't in good conscience vote to move a 50-page bill after a
15 minute hearing when he didn't understand what it does. This
is the only committee of referral in the Senate and the
committee didn't even receive a sectional walk through. He noted
that this wasn't a special request for this bill; he made the
same request on the large ROTH IRA bill and the chair agreed to
hold an additional hearing. He restated his objection.
CHAIR COGHILL said he understood the objection but he was
satisfied that the bill was virtually identical to the one the
committee heard last year.
10:15:50 AM
A roll call vote was taken. Senators McGuire, Dyson, and Coghill
voted in favor of moving HB 57 from committee; Senator
Wielechowski voted against it. Therefore, CSHB 57(JUD) was
reported out of the Senate Judiciary Standing Committee by a
vote of 3-1.
10:16:26 AM
CHAIR COGHILL stated that CSHB 57(JUD) moved from the Senate
Judiciary Standing Committee with individual recommendations and
attached fiscal note.
10:16:34 AM
There being no further business to come before the committee,
Chair Coghill adjourned the Senate Judiciary Standing Committee
meeting at 10:16 a.m.
| Document Name | Date/Time | Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Memo April 9 2013 re Board of Governors.pdf |
SJUD 4/12/2013 9:00:00 AM |
HB 63 |
| Letter from t Obermeyer 4 11 2013 HB 63.pdf |
SJUD 4/12/2013 9:00:00 AM |
HB 63 |
| Email from T. Obermeyer - HB 63.pdf |
SJUD 4/12/2013 9:00:00 AM |
HB 63 |