AI Summary

The "COURTS-TECH" bill aims to enhance the technological capabilities of federal courts. It includes provisions to improve the use of technology in court proceedings, such as electronic filing systems and remote access for litigants and attorneys. The bill seeks to modernize court operations, increase efficiency, and facilitate access to justice through the implementation of advanced technologies. This legislation could lead to a more streamlined and effective judicial system by leveraging digital tools for case management and communication within the legal community.

Bill Activity

2022-12-05: Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
2023-01-12: First Reading
2023-01-12: Referred to Rules Committee
2023-02-23: Assigned to Executive Committee
2023-03-01: Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 011-000-000
2023-03-01: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
2023-03-16: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Nicholas K. Smith
2023-03-16: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
2023-03-16: Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Nicholas K. Smith
2023-03-20: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
2023-03-20: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Nicholas K. Smith
2023-03-20: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
2023-03-21: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 009-005-000
2023-03-22: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
2023-03-22: Second Reading - Short Debate
2023-03-22: Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
2023-03-23: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 010-005-000
2023-03-24: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
2023-03-24: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
2023-03-24: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
2023-03-24: Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 066-038-002
2023-03-24: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
2023-03-24: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
2023-03-24: Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
2023-03-27: Arrive in Senate
2023-03-27: Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
2023-03-27: Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon
2023-03-27: First Reading
2023-03-27: Referred to Assignments
2023-05-09: Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Celina Villanueva
2024-05-14: Assigned to Special Committee on Criminal Law and Public Safety
2024-05-14: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Celina Villanueva
2024-05-14: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
2024-05-14: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
2024-05-15: Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Celina Villanueva
2024-05-15: Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
2024-05-15: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Special Committee on Criminal Law and Public Safety
2024-05-15: Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Special Committee on Criminal Law and Public Safety
2024-05-15: Waive Posting Notice
2024-05-15: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
2024-05-15: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
2024-05-15: Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted
2024-05-15: Do Pass as Amended Special Committee on Criminal Law and Public Safety; 008-000-000
2024-05-15: Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 16, 2024
2024-05-16: Second Reading
2024-05-16: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 17, 2024
2024-05-17: Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Celina Villanueva
2024-05-17: Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments
2024-05-17: Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As May 24, 2024
2024-05-20: Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Special Committee on Criminal Law and Public Safety
2024-05-20: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
2024-05-20: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
2024-05-21: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
2024-05-21: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
2024-05-22: Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do Adopt Special Committee on Criminal Law and Public Safety; 006-000-000
2024-05-23: Recalled to Second Reading
2024-05-23: Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Villanueva
2024-05-23: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
2024-05-23: Third Reading - Passed; 041-015-000
2024-05-23: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
2024-05-24: Arrived in House
2024-05-24: Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 2, 3
2024-05-24: Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Nicholas K. Smith
2024-05-24: Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Nicholas K. Smith
2024-05-24: Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
2024-05-24: Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
2024-05-24: Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
2024-05-24: Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
2024-05-24: Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 010-005-000
2024-05-24: Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 010-005-000
2024-05-24: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
2024-05-25: Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 070-036-001
2024-05-25: Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 House Concurs 070-036-001
2024-05-25: House Concurs
2024-05-25: Passed Both Houses
2024-06-11: Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
2024-06-21: Sent to the Governor
2024-08-09: Governor Approved
2024-08-09: Effective Date January 1, 2025
2024-08-09: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0789