HB 494 (1989): relative to the transition period for a new state treasurer and a new secretary of state.
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HB 494 (1989)
relative to the transition period for a new state treasurer and a new secretary of state.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1989-1990
- House committee: Legislative Administration
- Senate committee: Internal Affairs
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 72
The Story
It was introduced on January 31, 1989 and referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 22, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 12–0. On March 7, 1989 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 8, 1989 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 16, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 21, 1989 the Senate voted to lay it on the table. On March 21, 1989 the Senate adopted “Take from Table”. On March 21, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. On April 6, 1989 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 11, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 19, 1989, making it Chapter 72 of the session laws. It took effect on June 18, 1989.
Sponsors
- Rep. Healy (Hills 38) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Hough
Hearings and Sessions
- February 22, 1989, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Legislative Administration, RM308,LOB
- March 16, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, RM
Votes
- April 6, 1989, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 31, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO LEG ADM
- February 8, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 2/7/89 DUE ON 3/14/89
- February 22, 1989: HEARING 02/22/89 01:30 RM308,LOB FOR: LEG ADM
- February 27, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR: 3/7 VOTE (12-0 cc)
- March 7, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED; HJ39, P911 + 948
- March 8, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INTERNAL AFFAIRS
- March 16, 1989: HEARING 3/16/89 10:00 RM FOR:INTERNAL AFFAIRS
- March 21, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTPA
- March 21, 1989: SUBSTITUTE MOTION: LAY ON THE TABLE MOTION ADOPTED
- March 21, 1989: TAKEN OFF THE TABLE
- March 21, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AMEND
- April 6, 1989: HOUSE CONC W/SEN AM, REP HORTON MA VV; HJ63, P1876
- April 11, 1989: ENROLLED:
- April 11, 1989: ENROLLED:
- April 19, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 4/19/89 EFF: 6/18/89 CHAP: 72