SB 185-FN (1989): establishing a board of natural scientists study committee.

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SB 185-FN (1989)

establishing a board of natural scientists study committee.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 136

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1989 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments 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 Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 18, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 13–0. On April 27, 1989 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 9, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 17, 1989, making it Chapter 136 of the session laws. It took effect on May 17, 1989.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Roberge (SD9) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Bowers (Hills 11)
  • Rep. Upton (Hills 11)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 1989, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments, RM 101LOB
  • April 18, 1989, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM302,LOB

The Docket

  • January 5, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS
  • January 25, 1989: HEARING 1/25/89 1:30 RM 101LOB FOR:EXEC DEPTS
  • February 6, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTPA
  • February 7, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM
  • March 7, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADM
  • March 7, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 3/7/89 DUE ON 4/13/89
  • April 18, 1989: HEARING 4/18/89 2:00 RM302,LOB FOR: EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN
  • April 20, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR: 4/27 VOTE (13-0 cc)
  • April 27, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED; HJ78, P2362 + 2385
  • May 9, 1989: ENROLLED BILLS SJ: 22 PAGE 364
  • May 9, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • May 17, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/17/89 EFF: 5/17/89 CHAP: 136

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