HB 684-FN-A (1991): regarding the committee to study conservation and preservation of state historic flags and making an appropriation therefor.

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HB 684-FN-A (1991)

regarding the committee to study conservation and preservation of state historic flags and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Public Protection and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 170

The Story

It was introduced on February 5, 1991 and referred to the House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 8–2. On March 13, 1991 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 2, 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 27, 1991, making it Chapter 170 of the session laws. It took effect on May 27, 1991.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Wall (Straf 4) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Parr (Rock 17)
  • Rep. Sallada (Hills 4)
  • Rep. Hoar (Rock 6)
  • Sen. Heath (SD3)
  • Sen. W. King (SD2)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 1991, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
  • April 11, 1991, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • March 13, 1991, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 1991, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB PROT; HJ23,P301
  • February 11, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON FEB28
  • February 20, 1991: HEARING FEB20 11:30 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
  • March 6, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR13 (VOTE 8-2)
  • March 7, 1991: PROP COMM AM; HC37,P688-689
  • March 13, 1991: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ51,P1079-1080 + 1083
  • March 21, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INT AFFAIRS; SJ12,P156
  • April 11, 1991: HEARING APR11 11:30 RM101,LOB FOR: INTERNAL AFFAIRS
  • May 1, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY02
  • May 1, 1991: PROP COMM AM; SC30,P6-7
  • May 2, 1991: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ21,P289 + 292
  • May 14, 1991: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP BENTON MA VV; HJ78,P1804
  • May 21, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ82,P1891
  • May 21, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ27,P415
  • May 27, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/27/91 EFF: 05/27/91 CHAP.0170

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