SB 61-FN-A (1989): relative to preserving the old state house and making an appropriation therefor.

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SB 61-FN-A (1989)

relative to preserving the old state house and making an appropriation therefor.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 1989-1990
House committee: Public Works
Senate committee: Finance
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 276

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1989 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 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 2, 1989 and was referred to the House Public Works committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 16, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 15–2. On April 13, 1989 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Appropriations committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 25, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0. On May 9, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 16, 1989 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 29, 1989, making it Chapter 276 of the session laws. It took effect on July 28, 1989.

Hearings and Sessions

January 26, 1989, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Finance, RM 103 SH
March 16, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Public Works, RM201,LOB
April 25, 1989, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Appropriations, RM100,SH

Votes

April 13, 1989, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 5, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO FINANCE
January 26, 1989: HEARING 1/26/89 1:30 RM 103 SH FOR:FINANCE
February 10, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTPA
February 14, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM
March 2, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC WORKS
March 7, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 3/7/89 DUE ON 4/13/89
March 16, 1989: HEARING 03/16/89 10:00 RM201,LOB FOR: PUBLIC WORKS
April 6, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR: 4/13 VOTE (15-2)
April 13, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED & REF TO APPROP VV; HJ70, P2132
April 25, 1989: HEARING 4/25/89 11:00 RM100,SH FOR: APPROPRIATIONS
May 5, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR: 5/9 VOTE (15-0 cc)
May 9, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM; HJ83, P2576 + 2603
May 16, 1989: SENATE CONC WITH HOUSE AM
May 23, 1989: ENROLLED:
May 23, 1989: ENROLLED:
May 29, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/29/89 EFF: 7/28/89 CHAP: 276

Related Bills

HB 157 (2007): establishing a committee to determine a permanent location for the old state house.