HB 256 (1991): limiting liability of any person, firm or corporation which donates equipment or services to any postsecondary technical training program.

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HB 256 (1991)

limiting liability of any person, firm or corporation which donates equipment or services to any postsecondary technical training program.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 52

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1991 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 11–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 13, 1991 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 16, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 30, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 6, 1991, making it Chapter 52 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1992.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Skinner (Rock 21) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 1991, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • April 9, 1991, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • April 16, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ11,P92
  • January 30, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON JAN31 DUE ON MAR07
  • February 5, 1991: HEARING FEB05 09:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • March 5, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR13 (VOTE 11-1;CC)
  • March 7, 1991: PROP COMM AM; HC37,P681
  • March 13, 1991: PASSED WITH AM; HJ51,P1062 + 1082
  • March 21, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; SJ12,P156
  • April 9, 1991: HEARING APR09 09:30 RM104,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
  • April 15, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP APR16
  • April 16, 1991: PASSED VV; SJ17,P236 + 242
  • April 25, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ19,P267
  • April 30, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ71,P1615
  • May 6, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/06/91 EFF: 01/01/92 CHAP.0052

Laws It Would Change

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