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Government

Feb. 3, 2004

Legislative Summary

During the first year of the 2003-2004 Legislative Session, the Legislature and Governor enacted over 130 bills that affect the courts or are of general interest to the legal community. Brief descriptions of these measures follow, arranged according to subject matter. The effective date of legislation is Jan. 1, 2004, unless otherwise noted. Urgency measures normally take effect upon enactment, and those dates are included where applicable.

        During the first year of the 2003-2004 Legislative Session, the Legislature and Governor enacted over 130 bills that affect the courts or are of general interest to the legal community. Brief descriptions of these measures follow, arranged according to subject matter. The effective date of legislation is Jan. 1, 2004, unless otherwise noted. Urgency measures normally take effect upon enactment, and those dates are included where ap...

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