HB 1402-FN (1992): relative to competitive bidding purchases of services from nonprofit organizations by certain state agencies for severely disabled or emotionally disturbed children.

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HB 1402-FN (1992)

relative to competitive bidding purchases of services from nonprofit organizations by certain state agencies for severely disabled or emotionally disturbed children.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 198

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1992 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 1992. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 12, 1992 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Appropriations committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 1992. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 4, 1992 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 5, 1992 and was referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 1992. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 21, 1992 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 6, 1992 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 12, 1992, making it Chapter 198 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1993.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Chambers (Graf 12) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Bell (Rock 26)
  • Rep. Nordgren (Graf 12)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 1992, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM210,LOB
  • February 19, 1992, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Appropriations, RM100, ST HOUSE
  • April 9, 1992, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Finance, RM103, ST HOUSE

Votes

  • April 21, 1992, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN
  • January 8, 1992: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/08/92 DUE ON 02/05/92
  • January 15, 1992: HEARING JAN15 10:00 RM210,LOB FOR: EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN
  • February 5, 1992: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB12 (VOTE 13-0;CC)
  • February 11, 1992: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); HC28,P736
  • February 12, 1992: PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO APPROP; HJ34,P842
  • February 19, 1992: HEARING FEB19 09:30 RM100, ST HOUSE FOR: APPROP
  • February 25, 1992: MAJ APPROP REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR04 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
  • March 3, 1992: PROP APPROP AM (NEW TITLE); HC47,P1199
  • March 4, 1992: PASSED WITH AM; HJ53,P1384-1385 + 1443
  • March 5, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO FINANCE
  • April 9, 1992: HEARING APR09 09:30 RM103, ST HOUSE FOR: FINANCE
  • April 20, 1992: COMM REPORT OTP APR21
  • April 21, 1992: PASSED VV; SJ19,P451 + 487
  • May 6, 1992: ENROLLED; HJ82,P2124
  • May 6, 1992: ENROLLED; (SEE PERM JRNL)
  • May 12, 1992: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/12/92 EFF: 07/01/93 CHAP.0198

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