SB 193 (1989): ) relative to the appointment and removal of assistant secretaries of state, and relative to the appointment of a senior deputy secretary of state.

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SB 193 (1989)

) relative to the appointment and removal of assistant secretaries of state, and relative to the appointment of a senior deputy secretary of state.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Constitutional and Statutory Revision
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 254

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 30, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. 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 Constitutional and Statutory Revision committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 11–0. On April 20, 1989 the House voted to pass it, then referred it on to the House Appropriations committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 26, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 22–0. On May 9, 1989 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 26, 1989, making it Chapter 254 of the session laws. It took effect on July 25, 1989.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Preston (SD23) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Hough (SD15)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 1989, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM 104LOB
  • April 4, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM210,LOB
  • April 26, 1989, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Appropriations, RM100,SH

The Docket

  • January 5, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB AFFAIRS
  • January 30, 1989: HEARING 1/30/89 9:30 RM 104LOB FOR:PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • February 13, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTPA
  • February 14, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM
  • March 7, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CON & STAT
  • March 7, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 3/7/89 DUE ON 4/13/89
  • April 4, 1989: HEARING 4/4/89 10:00 RM210,LOB FOR: CON & STAT REVISION
  • April 12, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR: 4/20 VOTE (11-0cc)
  • April 20, 1989: PASSED & REFERRED TO APPROP; HJ72, P2185
  • April 26, 1989: HEARING 4/26/89 10:30 RM100,SH FOR: APPROPRIATIONS
  • May 5, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR: 5/9 VOTE (22-0 cc)
  • May 9, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED; HJ83, P2582 + 2603
  • May 18, 1989: ENROLLED BILL
  • May 18, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • May 26, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/26/89 EFF: 7/25/89 CHAP: 254

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