RI H7306 | 2014 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Passed on June 9 2014 - 100% progression
Action: 2014-06-09 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Define "limited English proficient person" for the purposes of interpreters for legal proceedings as any person whose primary language is not English & who does not have the ability to adequately understand or communicate effectively in English

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Title

Language Interpreters - Use Of Language Interpreters In Legal Proceedings

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Roll Calls

House - Passage (Y: 67 N: 2 NV: 6 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2014-06-09SenateSigned by Governor
2014-06-04SenateTransmitted to Governor
2014-06-04HouseSenate passed in concurrence
2014-05-29HousePlaced on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/04/2014)
2014-05-22HouseCommittee recommends passage in concurrence
2014-05-20HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/22/2014)
2014-05-20HouseReferred to Senate Judiciary
2014-04-30HouseHouse read and passed
2014-04-16HousePlaced on House Calendar (04/30/2014)
2014-04-15HouseCommittee recommends passage
2014-04-11HouseScheduled for consideration (04/15/2014)
2014-04-02HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2014-03-28HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2014)
2014-01-30HouseIntroduced, referred to House Judiciary

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Bill Comments

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