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S.237 (Act 177)

An act relating to providing representation to needy persons concerning immigration matters

Sen. Deborah Ingram , Sen. Rebecca Balint , Sen. Virginia Lyons , Sen. Anthony Pollina
5/12/2018 - Signed by Governor on May 25, 2018
Sponsor(s)
  • Sen. Deborah Ingram
  • Additional Sponsors
  • Sen. Rebecca Balint
  • Sen. Virginia Lyons
  • Sen. Anthony Pollina
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Senate 5/12/2018 - Signed by Governor on May 25, 2018
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An act relating to providing representation to needy persons concerning immigration matters

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An act relating to providing representation to needy persons concerning immigration matters

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An act relating to providing representation to needy persons concerning immigration matters

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Thursday, February 1, 2018
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
11:15 AM

S.237 - An act relating to providing representation to needy persons concerning immigration matters

Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, February 9, 2018
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
8:30 AM

S.237 - An act relating to providing representation to needy persons concerning immigration matters

Mark Up and Vote

Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
3:30 PM

S.237 - An act relating to providing representation to needy persons concerning immigration matters

Committee discussion and possible vote.

Rebecca Turner, Head of Appellate Division, Office of Defender General
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
9:00 AM

S.237 - An act relating to providing representation to needy persons concerning immigration matters

Review proposed floor amendments.

Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
11:55 AM

S.237 - An act relating to providing representation to needy persons concerning immigration matters

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An act relating to providing representation to needy persons concerning immigration matters

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Senate Committee on Judiciary
  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

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An act relating to providing representation to needy persons concerning immigration matters

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  • Signed into law 5/25/2018
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An act relating to providing representation to needy persons concerning immigration matters

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Statute
13 V.S.A. § 5203. Federal courts
13 V.S.A. § 5241. Ineffective assistance claim

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