SB 179-FN-A (1989): establishing a committee to study the feasibility of a privately funded zoological park, aquarium, and botanical garden.

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SB 179-FN-A (1989)

establishing a committee to study the feasibility of a privately funded zoological park, aquarium, and botanical garden.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Public Works
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1989 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 7, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it. On February 7, 1989 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On February 14, 1989 the Senate adopted “Substitute Otp For Committee Report”. A floor amendment () was adopted on February 14, 1989, changing the text of the bill. On February 14, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the House on March 7, 1989 and was referred to the House Public Works committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 18–0. On April 13, 1989 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Roberge (SD9) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Charbonneau (SD14)
  • Sen. Nelson (SD13)
  • Sen. Magee (SD12)
  • Rep. Smith (Hills 21)
  • Rep. Boucher (Merr 9)
  • Rep. Conroy (Rock 7)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 1989, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM 104LOB
  • March 15, 1989, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Public Works, RM201,LOB

The Docket

  • January 5, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB AFFAIRS
  • January 23, 1989: HEARING 1/23/89 11:00 RM 104LOB FOR:PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • February 6, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTP
  • February 7, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED
  • February 7, 1989: REFERRED TO FINANCE COMMITTEE
  • February 10, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT ITL
  • February 14, 1989: MOTION TO SUBSTITUTE OTP FOR COMMITTEE REPORT MOTION ADOPTED
  • February 14, 1989: FLOOR AMENDMENT INTRODUCED
  • February 14, 1989: FLOOR AMENDMENT ADOPTED
  • February 14, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM
  • March 7, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC WORKS
  • March 7, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 3/7/89 DUE ON 4/13/89
  • March 15, 1989: HEARING 03/15/89 01:30 RM201,LOB FOR: PUBLIC WORKS
  • April 4, 1989: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR: 4/13 VOTE (18-0 cc)
  • April 13, 1989: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ70, P2102

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