SB 125 (1989): adopting the uniform trade secrets act.

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SB 125 (1989)

adopting the uniform trade secrets act.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 220

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1989 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 7, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the House on March 7, 1989 and was referred to the House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 18, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 12–0. On May 4, 1989 the House 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 24, 1989, making it Chapter 220 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1990.

Sponsors

  • Sen. McLane (SD15) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 1989, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM 212LOB
  • April 18, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs, RM207,LOB

The Docket

  • January 5, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
  • January 25, 1989: HEARING 1/25/89 1:00 RM 212LOB FOR:JUDICIARY
  • February 6, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTPA
  • February 7, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM
  • March 7, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE
  • March 7, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 3/7/89 DUE ON 4/13/89
  • April 18, 1989: HEARING 4/18/89 10:00 RM207,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • April 27, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR: 5/4 VOTE (12-0;CC)
  • May 4, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED; HJ81, P2486 + 2533
  • May 16, 1989: ENROLLED BILLS SJ: 24 P: 395
  • May 16, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • May 24, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/24/89 EFF: 1/1/90 CHAP: 220

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