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H.R. 3403 (98th)

State Justice Institute Act of 1983

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Introduced

23 June 1983

Last action

15 September 1983 · Committee

Status

Clean Bill H.R.4145 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.

Sponsors

Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2], Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-22], Rep. Kindness, Thomas N. [R-OH-8], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Rep. Sawyer, Harold S. [R-MI-5], Rep. Synar, Mike [D-OK-2], Rep. Hall, Sam B., Jr. [D-TX-1], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7], Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13], Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11], Del. Sunia, Foto I. F. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Pritchard, Joel [R-WA-1], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Rep. Bevill, Tom [D-AL-4], Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Franklin, William W. [R-MS-2], Rep. Morrison, Sid [R-WA-4], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Rep. Hammerschmidt, John P. [R-AR-3], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Vucanovich, Barbara F. [R-NV-2], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3]

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Summary

State Justice Institute Act of 1982 - Establishes the State Justice Institute as a tax-exempt private nonprofit corporation to further the development of improved judicial administration in State courts in the United States. Permits the Institute to be incorporated in any State or the District of Columbia. Directs the Institute to: (1) direct a national assistance program to assure persons ready access to a fair and effective system of justice; (2) foster coordination and cooperation with the Federal judiciary; (3) make recommendations concerning the proper allocation of responsibility between the State and Federal court systems; (4) promote recognition of the importance of the separation of powers doctrine to an independent judiciary; and (5) encourage education for State court judges and support personnel. Authorizes the Institute to award grants and enter into cooperative agreements or contracts to: (1) conduct research, demonstrations, or special projects relating to the purposes of this Act; (2) serve as a clearinghouse of information regarding State judicial systems; (3) participate in joint projects with other agencies, including the Federal Judicial Center; (4) evaluate the impact of programs carried out under this Act upon the quality of criminal, civil, and juvenile justice; (5) encourage judicial education; (6) serve in a consulting capacity to State and local justice systems; and (7) be responsible for the certification of national programs to improve State judicial systems. Prescribes uses and limitations on uses of grant and contract funds. Specifies restrictions on activities of the Institute. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 through 1986.

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Timeline

  1. 23 June 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 June 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 June 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 28 June 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.

    Source: Committee

  5. 5 July 1983

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Admin Office US Courts, Justice.

    Source: Committee

  6. 13 July 1983

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 15 September 1983

    Committee

    Clean Bill H.R.4145 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.

    Source: Committee

  8. 15 September 1983

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

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