HB 670-FN (1990): relative to public accommodation of physically handicapped persons.

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HB 670-FN (1990)

relative to public accommodation of physically handicapped persons.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 170

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 1989 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 7, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee unanimously, 15–0. On March 21, 1989 the bill was referred to the Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a work session on September 18, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0. On January 9, 1990 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on January 11, 1990 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held public hearings on January 25, 1990 and February 9, 1990. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 29, 1990 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. On April 10, 1990 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on April 19, 1990. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on April 19, 1990. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on April 19, 1990 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 27, 1990, making it Chapter 170 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1990.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Pappas (Hills 37) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Frank (Hills 13)
  • Rep. Krueger (Sull 6)
  • Rep. Chase (Rock 28)
  • Rep. Micklon (Rock 20)
  • Sen. St. Jean (SD20)
  • Sen. Stephen (SD18)

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 7, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • September 18, 1989, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • January 25, 1990, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM 104,LOB
  • February 9, 1990, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM 104,LOB

Votes

  • January 9, 1990, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 1990, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO HEALTH
  • February 8, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 2/9/89 DUE ON 3/14/89
  • March 7, 1989: HEARING 03/07/89 10:00 RM205,LOB FOR:HEALTH
  • March 9, 1989: MAJ REPORT RE-REF FOR: 3/21/89VOTE (15-0 cc)
  • March 21, 1989: RE-REFERRED TO HEALTH; HJ51, P1487
  • September 18, 1989: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION SEP18 10:00 RM205,LOB
  • October 31, 1989: RE-REF MAJ REPORT OTP FOR JAN09,1990 (VOTE 14-0)
  • January 9, 1990: PASSED VV; HJ9,P322 + 333
  • January 11, 1990: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • January 25, 1990: HEARING 1/25/90 10:30 RM 104,LOBFOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • January 30, 1990: ==CANCELLED== HEARING 1/30/90 9:00 RM: 104 LOB FOR PUB AFF
  • February 8, 1990: ==CANCELLED==HEARING 2/8/90 9:00 RM104, LOBFOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • February 9, 1990: RESCHEDULED HEARING 2/9/90 9:00 RM 104,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • February 15, 1990: RESCHEDULED HEARING 2/15/90 9:00 RM 104,LOBFOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • February 15, 1990: ==CANCELLED==HEARING 2/15/90 9:00 RM104,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • March 29, 1990: COMMITTEE REPORT OTPA
  • March 29, 1990: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM
  • April 10, 1990: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP SOCHALSKI MA VV; HJ60,P1713
  • April 19, 1990: ENROLLED AM ADOPTED
  • April 19, 1990: ENROLLED AM ADOPTED VV; HJ65,P1810
  • April 19, 1990: ENROLLED; HJ65,P1829
  • April 19, 1990: ENROLLED:
  • April 27, 1990: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/27/90 EFF: 07/01/90 CHAP. 0170

Laws It Would Change

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