SB 107 (1989): relative to the right to know law.
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SB 107 (1989)
relative to the right to know law.
- Status: Became law unsigned
- Term: 1989-1990
- House committee: Legislative Administration
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Right to Know
- Chapter law: 274
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 1989 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 7, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 7, 1989 and was referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0. On April 11, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 11, 1989 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. On June 6, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it.
Sponsors
- Sen. Nelson (SD13) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Lozeau (Hills 25)
- Rep. McGovern (Rock 27)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 30, 1989, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM 212LOB
- March 29, 1989, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Legislative Administration, RM308,LOB
The Docket
- January 5, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
- January 30, 1989: HEARING 1/30/89 1:00 RM 212LOB FOR:JUDICIARY
- February 6, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTP
- February 7, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED
- March 7, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO LEG ADMIN
- March 7, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 3/7/89 DUE ON 4/13/89
- March 29, 1989: HEARING 3/29/89 1:30 RM308,LOB FOR: LEGIS ADMIN
- March 29, 1989: PROP COMM AM HC64, P1929-30
- March 29, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR: 4/11/89 VOTE (16-0;CC)
- April 11, 1989: PASSED W/AM; HJ69, P2072 + 2091
- May 11, 1989: SENATE CONC WITH HOUSE AM
- May 18, 1989: ENROLLED BILL
- May 18, 1989: ENROLLED:
- June 6, 1989: PASSED WITHOUT SIGNATURE 5/28/89 EFF: 7/27 CHAP: 274