State Justice Institute Act of 1983

Summary

State Justice Institute Act of 1983 - 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) promote recognition of the importance of the separation of powers doctrine to an independent judiciary; and (4) 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 1985 through 1987.

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Timeline

1. 18 October 1983

   Committee

   For Previous Action See H.R.3403.

   Source: Committee

2. 18 October 1983

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 18 October 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 18 October 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 28 February 1984

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported.

   Source: Committee

6. 28 February 1984

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 12 April 1984

   Calendars

   Placed on Union Calendar No: 385.

   Source: Calendars

8. 12 April 1984

   Reported

   Reported to House by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 98-685.

   Source: Committee

9. 12 April 1984

   Reported

   Reported to House by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 98-685.

   Source: Committee

10. 21 May 1984

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

11. 22 May 1984

    Vote

    Failed to Receive 2/3's Vote to Suspend and Pass by Yea-Nay Vote: 243 - 176 (Record Vote No: 158).

    Source: Floor

12. 22 May 1984

    Vote

    Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: Failed to Receive 2/3's Vote to Suspend and Pass by Yea-Nay Vote: 243 - 176 (Record Vote No: 158).

    Source: Floor

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• Failed of passage in House

  summary · EN · 22 May 1984

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 18 October 1983

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