SB 29-FN-A (1991): establishing a legislative ethics committee.
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SB 29-FN-A (1991)
establishing a legislative ethics committee.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: Legislative Administration
- Senate committee: Public Affairs
- Subject: Legislature
- Chapter law: 105
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1991 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 5, 1991 the Senate adopted “Recommit” on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 12, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 21, 1991 and was referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 12–1. On April 11, 1991 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on April 30, 1991. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on April 30, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on May 2, 1991. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 13, 1991, making it Chapter 105 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1991.
Sponsors
- Sen. Bass (SD11) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Disnard (SD8)
- Sen. Hollingworth (SD23)
- Rep. Martling (Straf 4)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 24, 1991, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM209,LOB
- April 3, 1991, 1:45 PM: hearing, House Legislative Administration, RM308,LOB
Votes
- February 5, 1991, Senate: Recommit — voice vote, passed
- February 12, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 11, 1991, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB AFFS
- January 24, 1991: HEARING JAN24 10:00 RM209,LOB FOR: PUB AFFAIRS
- January 31, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB05
- February 5, 1991: RECOMMITTED TO PUB AFFAIRS, SEN BASS MA VV; SJ3, P24
- February 7, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB12
- February 8, 1991: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); SC8,P10-12
- February 12, 1991: COMM AM, AA VV; SEN BASS FL AM, AA RC(24-0); PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ4, P31-34 + 36
- February 21, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO LEG ADMIN; HJ39,P698
- February 27, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB27 DUE ON APR03
- April 3, 1991: HEARING APR03 01:45 RM308,LOB FOR: LEG ADMIN
- April 4, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR11 (VOTE 12-1)
- April 11, 1991: PASSED VV; HJ66,P1525 + 1526
- April 30, 1991: ENROLLED AM ADOPTED VV; HJ71,P1616
- April 30, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ74,P1708
- May 2, 1991: ENROLLED AM ADOPTED VV; SJ21,P290
- May 2, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ21,P294
- May 13, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/13/91 EFF: 07/01/91 CHAP.0105