HR 12832 · 93th Congress · District of Columbia
the District of Columbia Law Revision Commission Act
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EnactedLatest: Public law 93-379.(1974-08-21)
Recorded Votes
PassedHouse · 1974-03-25
Yea 220Nay 119
PassedHouse · 1974-03-25
Yea 220Nay 119
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District of Columbia Law Revision Commission Act - Establishes in the District of Columbia a District of Columbia Law Revision Commission. Prescribes the method of appointing members and requires members to be District of Columbia residents. Sets forth the compensation for such members. Directs the Commission to examine and propose revisions to the common law and statutes of the District of Columbia, giving priority to the criminal law. Directs the Commission to prepare and recommend uniform rules of practice for judicial and administrative proceedings. Terminates the Commission in four years. Authorizes necessary appropriations to carry out this Act.…
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Cosponsors (10)
7 Democrats3 Republicans