BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

SB 5970: Telephonic hearings

Allowing telephonic hearings in civil cases and traffic cases.

Summary

Requires the courts of limited jurisdiction to permit telephonic hearings at appropriate proceedings in civil cases and traffic cases. Authorizes the court to require a party to appear in person at a proceeding if the court finds that a personal appearance would materially assist in the determination of the proceeding or in the effective management or resolution of a case.

From the Bill Digest (SB 5970), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to telephonic hearings in civil cases and traffic cases;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 5970 (2025–26) Senior citizen centers/tax · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5970 (2023–24) Local boards of health · Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 2024
SB 5970 (2021–22) Vehicle taxes & fees · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5970 (2019–20) Transportation funding bonds · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5970 (2017–18) Mental health field response · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5970 (2015–16) Public wrks contracts option · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5970 (2013–14) Licensing reqs/military · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5970 (2011–12) Veteran's preference · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor