HB 24-FN-A (1989): relative to the bicentennial commission.

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HB 24-FN-A (1989)

relative to the bicentennial commission.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Appropriations
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 183

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 1989 and referred to the House Appropriations committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 20–0. On March 21, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 23, 1989 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held public hearings on April 5, 1989 and May 3, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 4, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 16, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 22, 1989, making it Chapter 183 of the session laws. It took effect on May 22, 1989.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Chase (Carr 6) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Appropriations, RM100,SH
  • April 5, 1989, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM104LOB
  • May 3, 1989, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM:104

Votes

  • March 21, 1989, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO APPROP HJ9 ,P87
  • January 31, 1989: HEARING 01/31/89 10:00 RM100,SH FOR: APPROPRIATIONS
  • March 15, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR: 3/21/89 VOTE (20-0)
  • March 15, 1989: PROP APPROP AM (NEW TITLE), HC44, P1182-1183
  • March 21, 1989: APPROP AM, AA VV; PASSED W/AM VV; HJ51, P1499-1500 + 1522
  • March 23, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB AFFAIRS
  • April 5, 1989: HEARING 4/5/89 10:30 RM104LOB FOR:PUB AFFAIRS
  • May 3, 1989: RECESSED HEARING 5/3/89 10:30 RM:104 FOR: PUB AFFAIRS
  • May 3, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTP
  • May 4, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED
  • May 11, 1989: ENROLLED BILLS SJ: 23 PAGE 383
  • May 16, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • May 22, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/22/89 EFF: 5/22/89 CHAP: 183

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