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HF317Introduced in the House

A bill for an act relating to indigent defense and the appointment of counsel by the court. (Formerly HSB 13.)

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Introduced by Judiciary

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Official description

A bill for an act relating to indigent defense and the appointment of counsel by the court. (Formerly HSB 13.)

Where it stands

Fiscal note.

April 3, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: Shall the bill pass? · March 13, 2025

91

Yes

5

No

3

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 279.

  2. Amendment H-1058 filed. H.J. 608.

  3. Amendment H-1058 adopted. H.J. 651.

  4. Passed House, yeas 91, nays 5. H.J. 651.

  5. Explanation of vote. H.J. 657.

  6. Explanation of vote. H.J. 676.

  7. Immediate message. H.J. 656.

  8. Message from House. S.J. 539.

  9. Read first time, referred to Judiciary. S.J. 539.

  10. Subcommittee: Bousselot, Quirmbach, and Reichman. S.J. 567.

  11. Subcommittee Meeting: 03/26/2025 4:00PM Room 315.

  12. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  13. Fiscal note.

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