SB 154-FN-A (1989): relative to timely distribution of sweepstakes revenues through the foundation aid formula.

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SB 154-FN-A (1989)

relative to timely distribution of sweepstakes revenues through the foundation aid formula.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 414

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1989 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 14, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 7, 1989 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0. On April 27, 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 May 1, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 16–1. On May 9, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 16, 1989 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes. On May 16, 1989 the House adopted “Accede to Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. On May 23, 1989 the House adopted “Conference Committee Report”. On May 23, 1989 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report”. 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 5, 1989, making it Chapter 414 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1989.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Hough (SD5) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 1989, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Finance, RM 103 SH
  • March 28, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Education, RM202,LOB
  • May 1, 1989, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Appropriations, RM105A,SH

Votes

  • May 9, 1989, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 16, 1989, House: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO FINANCE
  • January 31, 1989: HEARING 1/31/89 2:00 RM 103 SH FOR:FINANCE
  • February 10, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTP
  • February 14, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED
  • March 7, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION
  • March 7, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 3/7/89 DUE ON 4/13/89
  • March 8, 1989: ==CANCELLED HEARING== 3/21/89 10:45 RM202,LOB EDUCATION
  • March 28, 1989: RESCHEDULED HEARING 03/28/8910:00 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
  • April 20, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR: 4/27 VOTE (17-0 cc)
  • April 27, 1989: PASSED WITH AM & REF TO APPROP; HJ78, P2355-2356
  • May 1, 1989: HEARING 5/1/89 1:00 RM105A,SH FOR: APPROPRIATIONS
  • May 5, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR: 5/9 VOTE (16-1)
  • May 9, 1989: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED W/AM VV; HJ83, P2588 + 2603
  • May 16, 1989: SENATE NONCONCUR WITH HOUSE AM, REQ CONF COMM
  • May 16, 1989: PRES APPTS SENS: DUPONT, BLAISDELL, & BARTLETT
  • May 16, 1989: HOUSE ACCEDED TO REQ FOR CONF COMM, REP SKINNER MA VV
  • May 16, 1989: SPKR APPTS DOMAINGUE, HAYES, LARSON & BEATON; HJ89, P2716-17
  • May 18, 1989: CONFEREE CHANGE, REP ROBINSON REPLACES HAYES
  • May 23, 1989: CONF COMM REPORT ADOPTED, H AM & NEW AM; HJ93, P2782-2783
  • May 23, 1989: CONF COMM REPORT ADOPTED
  • May 24, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • May 29, 1989: ENROLLED BILLS SJ: 26 P: 458
  • June 5, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 6/5/89 EFF: 7/1/89 CHAP: 414

Laws It Would Change

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