HB 1171-FN-A (1990): relative to the purchase of breath analyzer machines and making an appropriation therefor.

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HB 1171-FN-A (1990)

relative to the purchase of breath analyzer machines and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Public Protection and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 136

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1990 and referred to the House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 4, 1990. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 8–6. On January 18, 1990 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 January 29, 1990. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 1990 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 15, 1990 and was referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 8, 1990. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 3, 1990 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 12, 1990 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 19, 1990, making it Chapter 136 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1990.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Musler (Straf 3) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Johnson (SD17)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 4, 1990, 10:45 AM: hearing, RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT & VETS AFFS;
  • March 8, 1990, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Finance, RM 103,SH

Votes

  • January 18, 1990, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1990: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC PROT & VETS AFFS; HJ7,P235
  • January 3, 1990: IN SEAT POCKET ON 1/3/90 DUE ON 1/18/90
  • January 4, 1990: HEARING JAN04 10:45 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT & VETS AFFS
  • January 4, 1990: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR JAN18 (VOTE 8-6)
  • January 18, 1990: PASSED AND REF TO APPROP VV; HJ13,P348-349
  • January 29, 1990: HEARING JAN29 **TIME CHANGE**3:00 RM100,SH FOR: APPROPRIATIONS
  • February 12, 1990: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB15 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • February 13, 1990: PROP APPROP AM; HC35,P1116
  • February 15, 1990: PASSED WITH AM; HJ41,P1326 + 1377
  • February 15, 1990: INTRODUCED AND REF TO FINANCE
  • March 8, 1990: HEARING 3/8/90 11:15 RM 103,SH FOR: FINANCE
  • April 3, 1990: COMMITTEE REPORT OTP
  • April 3, 1990: PASSED/ADOPTED
  • April 10, 1990: ENROLLED; HJ60,P1722
  • April 12, 1990: ENROLLED:
  • April 19, 1990: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/19/90 EFF: 07/01/90 CHAP. 0136

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