HB 271-FN (1991): to study the purchasing policies of the technical institute and the technical colleges.

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HB 271-FN (1991)

to study the purchasing policies of the technical institute and the technical colleges.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 195

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1991 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 20–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 21, 1991. On February 21, 1991 the House adopted “Special Order to 03/05/1991” on a voice vote. On March 5, 1991 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 7, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 14, 1991 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 28, 1991, making it Chapter 195 of the session laws. It took effect on July 27, 1991.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Copenhaver (Graf 12) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Skinner (Rock 21)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 1991, 11:15 AM: hearing, House Education, RM202,LOB
  • April 2, 1991, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Education, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • February 21, 1991, House: Special Order to 03/05/1991 — voice vote, passed
  • March 5, 1991, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 7, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 1991, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; HJ13,P107
  • January 29, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON JAN31 DUE ON MAR07
  • February 6, 1991: HEARING FEB06 11:15 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
  • February 13, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB21 (VOTE 20-0;CC)
  • February 19, 1991: PROP COMM AM; HC22,P282
  • February 21, 1991: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP SKINNER; HJ30,P457
  • February 21, 1991: SPECIAL ORDER TO MAR05, REPS GROSS & CHAMBERS MA VV
  • March 5, 1991: COMM AM, AA VV; REP GUEST FL AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ39,P703 + 722
  • March 7, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION
  • April 2, 1991: HEARING APR02 10:00 RM104,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
  • May 6, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY07
  • May 7, 1991: PROP COMM AM; SC31,P6
  • May 7, 1991: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ22,P296 + 304
  • May 14, 1991: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP SKINNER MA VV; HJ78,P1803
  • May 21, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ82,P1890
  • May 21, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ27,P416
  • May 28, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/28/91 EFF: 07/27/91 CHAP.0195

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