RI S2549 | 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]
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
Title
Language Interpreters - Use Of Language Interpreters In Legal Proceedings
Sponsors
Roll Calls
Senate - Passage (Y: 33 N: 0 NV: 5 Abs: 0) [PASS]
House - Passage in concurrence (Y: 66 N: 2 NV: 7 Abs: 0) [PASS]
House - Passage in concurrence (Y: 66 N: 2 NV: 7 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-09 | House | Signed by Governor |
| 2014-06-04 | House | Transmitted to Governor |
| 2014-06-04 | Senate | House passed in concurrence |
| 2014-05-29 | Senate | Placed on House Calendar (06/04/2014) |
| 2014-05-28 | Senate | Committee recommends passage in concurrence |
| 2014-05-23 | Senate | Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2014) |
| 2014-05-21 | Senate | Referred to House Judiciary |
| 2014-05-20 | Senate | Senate read and passed |
| 2014-05-13 | Senate | Placed on Senate Calendar (05/20/2014) |
| 2014-03-04 | Senate | Committee recommends passage |
| 2014-02-28 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2014) |
| 2014-02-27 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary |
