An Act Concerning Justices Of The Peace.

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From the Legislature

To (1) require the Secretary of the State to publish a manual concerning the duties of justices of the peace, (2) prohibit misconduct by justices of the peace, (3) specify that a newly created office of justice of the peace may be filled by appointment prior to the next regular election, (4) require a forty-eight hour waiting period before the issuance of a marriage license, and (5) establish a working group concerning justices of the peace.

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

144 Yea

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0 Nay

7 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 11

12:00 AM

Planning and Development Public Hearing