BILL · 1997–98 SESSION

HB 1082: Contempt of court

Extending authority to cite for contempt of court.

Summary

  • Commissioners of courts of limited jurisdiction may impose sanctions for contempt of court.

From the Senate Bill Report (HB 1082), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1998
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 3, 1997
  4. Passed SenateFeb 27, 1998
  5. Governor
  6. LawMar 11, 1998
Prime sponsor
Joyce McDonald (R-25)
Introduced
January 13, 1997 in the House
Last action
March 11, 1998
Session law
Chapter 3, Laws of 1998
Companion bill
SB 5150

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Joyce McDonald (R-25)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 3, 1997
Version voted on: HB 1082
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat41001
Republican56000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

House · Final Passage

January 12, 1998
Version voted on: HB 1082
92 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 6 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat39002
Republican53004
How each member voted

Yea (92)

Senate · Final Passage

February 27, 1998
Version voted on: HB 1082
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23000
Republican25001
How each member voted

History

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HB 1082 in other sessions

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