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A bill to clarify where court may be held for certain district courts in Texas and California.

12/18/2024, 12:56 PM

Summary of Bill S 5465

Bill 118 s 5465, also known as the "Court Venue Clarification Act," aims to address the issue of where court may be held for certain district courts in Texas and California. The bill seeks to clarify the specific locations where court proceedings may take place in order to ensure efficiency and accessibility for all parties involved.

Specifically, the bill outlines the designated locations for court proceedings for certain district courts in Texas and California. By clearly defining where court may be held, the bill aims to prevent confusion and streamline the legal process for both the courts and the individuals involved in legal proceedings.

Overall, the Court Venue Clarification Act is a straightforward piece of legislation that seeks to provide clarity and consistency in the location of court proceedings for certain district courts in Texas and California. This bill is important for ensuring that the legal system operates smoothly and effectively for all parties involved.

Congressional Summary of S 5465

This bill adds College Station to the list of places where court must be held in the Galveston Division of the Southern District of Texas. 

Additionally, the bill adds El Centro to the list of places where court must be held in the Southern District of California. 

Current Status of Bill S 5465

Bill S 5465 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since December 16, 2024. Bill S 5465 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 10, 2024.  Bill S 5465's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5465

Total Number of Sponsors
6
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
6
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5465

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5465

A bill to clarify where court may be held for certain district courts in Texas and California.
A bill to clarify where court may be held for certain district courts in Texas and California.

Comments

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Lilith Michael

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1 year ago

I don't like this bill. It's not fair to us in Texas and California.