HB 290-FN-A (1989): to recognize that the automation activities of the department of revenue administration should be modernized.
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HB 290-FN-A (1989)
to recognize that the automation activities of the department of revenue administration should be modernized.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1989-1990
- House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
- Senate committee: Finance
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 236
The Story
It was introduced on January 24, 1989 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 10–0. On March 9, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Appropriations committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 17, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 19–0. On April 13, 1989 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on April 18, 1989 and was referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 25, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 27, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. On May 11, 1989 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. 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 24, 1989, making it Chapter 236 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1989.
Sponsors
- Rep. Palumbo (Rock 10) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 7, 1989, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM300,LOB
- March 17, 1989, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Appropriations, RM103,SH
- April 25, 1989, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Finance, RM 103SH
Votes
- May 11, 1989, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 24, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO SCI, TECH & ENER
- January 31, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/30/89 DUE ON 03/02/89
- February 7, 1989: HEARING 02/07/89 11:00 RM300,LOB FOR: SCI TECH/ENERGY
- March 1, 1989: MAJ REP OTP/AM FOR 3/9/89 VOTE(10-0 cc); PROP COMM AM, HC37, P866
- March 9, 1989: PASSED WITH AM & REFERRED TO APPROP; HJ42, P1068-69
- March 17, 1989: HEARING 03/17/89 1:00 RM103,SH FOR: APPROPRIATIONS
- April 7, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR: 4/13 VOTE (19-0cc)
- April 13, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED; HJ70, P2096 + 2148
- April 18, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO FINANCE
- April 25, 1989: HEARING 4/25/89 11:00 RM 103SH FOR: FINANCE
- April 26, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTPA
- April 27, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AMEND
- May 11, 1989: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP KIDDER MA VV; HJ87, P2668
- May 16, 1989: ENROLLED BILLS SJ: 24 P: 395
- May 16, 1989: ENROLLED:
- May 24, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/24/89 EFF: 7/1/89 CHAP: 236