CIV PRO-SUBPNA-SCHOOL EMPLOYEE
Summary
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that a party seeking to subpoena a public school employee to testify during school hours must obtain a court order. Provides that the order shall provide that the party tender, in addition to the required witness and mileage fee, a fee to the school district to pay the substitute teacher or other temporary staff employed during the witness's absence and consult with the school district to schedule the appearance to minimize disruption of the educational program. Provides that any subpoena of a public school employee that does not meet these requirements is void as a matter of law. Provides that if a conflict arises over the fees for a subpoenaed public school employee, the court shall determine the fee. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2008
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 15, 2008
Last action Jan 13, 2009
Floor votes
How they voted
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
0
Committee
4
Amendments
2
Jan 13, 2009
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
May 31, 2008
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 12, 2008
House · Reported by committee
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee; 009-003-001
Mar 12, 2008
House · Amendment adopted
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee; by Voice Vote
Mar 12, 2008
House · Amendment offered
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee
Feb 25, 2008
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee
Feb 15, 2008
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Frank J. Mautino
DDemocratic
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