S. 32: Local Access to Courts Act
This bill, known as the Local Access to Courts Act (LACA), aims to modify the organization of district courts in Texas and California. The main provisions of the bill include:
Changes to Texas District Courts
- The bill amends Section 124(b)(2) of Title 28 of the United States Code to add College Station as a location where district court sessions can be held.
Changes to California District Courts
- The bill amends Section 84(d) of Title 28 of the United States Code to add El Centro as a location for district court sessions, following the existing designation of San Diego.
Overall, the bill seeks to provide more accessible locations for court proceedings in these two states by officially designating additional cities where court sessions can be held. This is intended to improve access to the judicial system for residents in these areas.
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Sponsors
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Actions
8 actions
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Feb. 13, 2025 | Held at the desk. |
| Feb. 13, 2025 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| Feb. 13, 2025 | Received in the House. |
| Feb. 12, 2025 | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. |
| Feb. 12, 2025 | Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S932; text: CR S932) |
| Feb. 12, 2025 | Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| Jan. 08, 2025 | Introduced in Senate |
| Jan. 08, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
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