Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

S 879 — An Act relative to examinations for applicants to the trial court

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see S2313

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 879) of John F. Keenan and Kevin Murphy for legislation relative to examinations for applicants to the trial court. The Judiciary.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see S2313

  2. Hearing scheduled for 05/02/2017 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

  3. House concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on The Judiciary

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 202 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Kevin Murphy

Not signed on (202)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 879 do?
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 879) of John F. Keenan and Kevin Murphy for legislation relative to examinations for applicants to the trial court. The Judiciary.
Who sponsors S 879?
S 879 is sponsored by John F. Keenan (Democrat) and Kevin Murphy.
What is the current status of S 879?
This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 879?
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