S. 1720 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
A bill to provide for Federal court proceedings in Plano, Texas.
S. 1720 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Oct 14, 2003, sponsored by John Cornyn with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 14, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Law
- Public law
- Public Law 108-157
What it does
Amends the Federal judicial code to eliminate the Paris Division of the Eastern District of Texas and to include: (1) the counties of Delta, Fannin, Hopkins, and Lamar (in addition to Denton and Grayson) within the Sherman Division; and (2) Red River County within the Texarkana Division. Requires Federal court proceedings for the Sherman Division to be held in Plano (in addition to Sherman), Texas.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Cornyn (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 14, 2003
- Passed the SenateNov 4, 2003
- Passed the HouseNov 19, 2003
- Sent to the PresidentNov 21, 2003
- Became lawDec 3, 2003
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-157. (Dec 3, 2003)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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