HB 516 (1991): relative to library trustees' authority to accept gifts.
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HB 516 (1991)
relative to library trustees' authority to accept gifts.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Senate committee: Public Affairs
- Subject: Municipalities
- Chapter law: 31
The Story
It was introduced on February 5, 1991 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 27, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 19, 1991 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 28, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 9, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 16, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 19, 1991, making it Chapter 31 of the session laws. It took effect on June 18, 1991.
Sponsors
- Rep. Kurk (Hills 3) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Arnesen (Graf 7)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 27, 1991, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
- April 4, 1991, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM209,LOB
Votes
- April 9, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ23,P293
- February 5, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON MAR14
- February 27, 1991: HEARING FEB27 10:30 RM211,LOB FOR: MUN & CNTY GOVT
- March 7, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR19 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
- March 19, 1991: PASSED; HJ53A,P1117 + HJ53B,P1197
- March 28, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB AFFAIRS; SJ14,P185
- April 4, 1991: HEARING APR04 09:15 RM209,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
- April 8, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP APR09
- April 9, 1991: PASSED VV; SJ16,P224 + 229
- April 11, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ69,P1575
- April 16, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ17,P242
- April 19, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/19/91 EFF: 06/18/91 CHAP.0031