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S.718: Civil Access to Justice Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 26, 2009
- Latest Major Action April 1, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (25 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Civil Access to Justice Act of 2009 - Amends the Legal Services Corporation Act to reauthorize the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) at increased levels for FY2010-FY2015. Requires the LSC Board of Directors to include at least one individual with financial or audit experience. Eliminates state advisory councils. Requires the LSC to establish: (1) a protocol for the receipt of donations; (2) an audit committee, a finance committee, and a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| March 26, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) |