HB 518-FN (1989): establishing a cost containment unit within the department of administrative services to administer the indigent defense eligibility and repayment program and making an appropriation therefor.

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HB 518-FN (1989)

establishing a cost containment unit within the department of administrative services to administer the indigent defense eligibility and repayment program and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 345

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 1989 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 27, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 15–1. On March 21, 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 28, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 17–3. On April 13, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 18, 1989 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 4, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 4, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. On May 4, 1989 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 9, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. On May 18, 1989 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on May 24, 1989. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 24, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on May 29, 1989. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 2, 1989, making it Chapter 345 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1989.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Sytek (Rock 20) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 27, 1989, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM302,LOB
  • March 28, 1989, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Appropriations, RM103,SH
  • May 4, 1989, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, RM: 209

Votes

  • April 13, 1989, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 1989, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADM
  • February 8, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 2/7/89 DUE ON 3/2/89
  • February 27, 1989: HEARING 02/27/89 09:30 RM302,LOB FOR: EXEC DEPTS & ADM
  • March 13, 1989: MAJ REP OTP/AM FOR:3/21 VOTE (15-1 cc); PROP COMM AM, HC44, P1197
  • March 21, 1989: PASSED WITH AM & REFERRED TO APPROP; HJ51, P1482-83
  • March 28, 1989: HEARING 03/28/89 10:30 RM103,SH FOR: APPROPRIATIONS
  • April 7, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR: 4/13 VOTE (17-3)
  • April 13, 1989: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED W/AM VV; HJ70, P2112-2114 + 2148
  • April 18, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INTER AFFAIRS
  • May 4, 1989: HEARING 5/4/89 10:30 RM 209 FOR: INT AFFAIRS
  • May 4, 1989: RESCHEDULED HEARING 5/4/89 8:30 RM: 209 FOR: INT AFFAIRS
  • May 4, 1989: RULES SUSPENDED: INTRODUCED ON THE FLOOR
  • May 4, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTPA
  • May 4, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AMEND
  • May 4, 1989: REFERRED TO FINANCE/APPROP
  • May 8, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTPA
  • May 9, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM
  • May 18, 1989: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP POWERS MA VV; HJ90, P2722
  • May 24, 1989: ENROLLED AM ADOPTED; HJ97,P2837-2838
  • May 24, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • May 29, 1989: ENROLLED AMENDMENT ADOPTED
  • May 29, 1989: ENROLLED BILLS SJ: 26 P: 473
  • June 2, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 6/2/89 EFF: 7/1/89 CHAP: 345

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