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H.R. 12832 (93rd)

the District of Columbia Law Revision Commission Act

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

14 February 1974

Last action

21 August 1974 · President

Status

Public law 93-379.

Sponsors

Rep. Diggs, Charles C., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Fraser, Donald M. [D-MN-5], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Rees, Thomas M. [D-CA-23], Sen. Adams, Brock [D-WA], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Breckinridge, John B. [D-KY-6], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Nelsen, Ancher [R-MN-2], Rep. Gude, Gilbert [R-MD-8], Rep. Smith, Henry P., III [R-NY-36]

Subjects

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1 August 2024

Summary

District of Columbia Law Revision Commission Act - Establishes in the District of Columbia a District of Columbia Law Revision Commission. Prescribes the method of appointing members and requires members to be District of Columbia residents. Sets forth the compensation for such members. Directs the Commission to examine and propose revisions to the common law and statutes of the District of Columbia, giving priority to the criminal law. Directs the Commission to prepare and recommend uniform rules of practice for judicial and administrative proceedings. Terminates the Commission in four years. Authorizes necessary appropriations to carry out this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 14 February 1974

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on the District of Columbia.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 February 1974

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 February 1974

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 19 March 1974

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on the District of Columbia with amendment, H. Rept. 93-924.

    Source: Committee

  5. 19 March 1974

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on the District of Columbia with amendment, H. Rept. 93-924.

    Source: Committee

  6. 25 March 1974

    Vote

    Measure passed House, amended, roll call #110 (220-119).

    Source: Floor

  7. 25 March 1974

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #110 (220-119).

    Source: Floor

  8. 26 March 1974

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on the District of Columbia.

    Source: IntroReferral

  9. 7 August 1974

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on the District of Columbia, S. Rept. 93-1076.

    Source: Committee

  10. 7 August 1974

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on the District of Columbia, S. Rept. 93-1076.

    Source: Committee

  11. 8 August 1974

    Passed

    Measure passed Senate.

    Source: Floor

  12. 8 August 1974

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate.

    Source: Floor

  13. 13 August 1974

    Floor

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  14. 13 August 1974

    President

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: President

  15. 21 August 1974

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  16. 21 August 1974

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  17. 21 August 1974

    President

    Public law 93-379.

    Source: President

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Public Law (PDF)

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  • Public Law (PDF)

    Public Law · EN · 22 August 1974

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  • Public Law

    summary · EN · 21 August 1974

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    summary · EN · 14 February 1974

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