SB 78-FN-A (1989): making appropriations to the WIC program.

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SB 78-FN-A (1989)

making appropriations to the WIC program.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Children

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1989 and referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 9, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. On February 9, 1989 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 16, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 7, 1989 and was referred to the House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 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 on a voice vote, 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 kill it unanimously, 13–0. On May 9, 1989 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Sen. McLane (SD15) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Blaisdell (SD10)
  • Sen. Hough (SD5)
  • Rep. Wallner (Merr 21)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 1989, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, RM 103LOB
  • April 5, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice, RM206,LOB
  • April 26, 1989, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Appropriations, RM100,SH

Votes

  • April 20, 1989, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB INT/H & HS
  • February 1, 1989: HEARING 2/1/89 10:30 RM 103LOB FOR:PUB INS/H & HS
  • February 8, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTPA
  • February 9, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM
  • February 9, 1989: REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • February 15, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTP
  • February 16, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED
  • March 7, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CHILD, YOUTH &JJ
  • March 7, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 3/7/89 DUE ON 4/13/89
  • April 5, 1989: HEARING 4/5/89 10:00 RM206,LOB FOR: CHILD, YOUTH & JJ
  • April 13, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR: 4/20 VOTE (11-0)
  • April 20, 1989: PASSED & REFERRED TO APPROP VV; HJ72, P2193
  • April 26, 1989: HEARING 4/26/89 1:00 RM100,SH FOR: APPROPRIATIONS
  • May 5, 1989: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR: 5/9 VOTE (13-0 cc)
  • May 9, 1989: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ83, P2577

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