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AI Summary: The "Equal Justice Fund Authority" is a federal bill designed to establish a fund that would provide financial support for legal representation to individuals who cannot afford it in civil cases. The main purpose of the bill is to ensure equal access to justice for all, particularly for those with limited financial means. The fund would be used to assist individuals facing issues such as housing disputes, family law matters, and other civil legal challenges. This bill aims to address the disparity in legal representation based on income levels and promote fairness in the justice system by providing necessary resources to those in need.
Latest Action: Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary
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Actions (17):
2024-02-13 : Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary
2024-03-05 : House Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Finance
2024-03-25 : House Committee on Finance Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only
2024-04-10 : House Committee on Finance Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
2024-04-16 : House Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over with Amendments to 04/18/2024 - Committee
2024-04-18 : House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
2024-04-19 : House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
2024-04-22 : Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Finance
2024-04-29 : Senate Committee on Finance Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
2024-05-01 : Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
2024-05-02 : Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
2024-05-03 : House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily
2024-05-04 : House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
2024-05-29 : Signed by the Speaker of the House
2024-05-29 : Signed by the President of the Senate
2024-05-29 : Sent to the Governor
2024-06-03 : Governor Signed
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