SB 313 (1992): relative to gender balance on boards and commissions.

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SB 313 (1992)

relative to gender balance on boards and commissions.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 56

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1992 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 1992. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 13, 1992 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 20, 1992 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 17, 1992. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 13–3. On March 26, 1992 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 7, 1992 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 13, 1992, making it Chapter 56 of the session laws. It took effect on June 12, 1992.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Pressly (SD12) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Clemons (Hills 25)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 1992, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments, RM101,LOB
  • March 17, 1992, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM210,LOB

Votes

  • February 13, 1992, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 26, 1992, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS
  • January 14, 1992: HEARING JAN14 09:00 RM101,LOB FOR: EXEC DEPTS
  • February 12, 1992: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB13
  • February 12, 1992: PROP COMM AM; SC12,P7
  • February 13, 1992: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ6,P71 + 76
  • February 20, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ46,P1133
  • February 20, 1992: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/25/92 DUE ON 04/01/92
  • March 17, 1992: HEARING MAR17 11:00 RM210,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • March 19, 1992: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR26 (VOTE 13-3)
  • March 26, 1992: PASSED VV; HJ61,P1548 + 1553
  • April 7, 1992: ENROLLED; SJ15,P365
  • April 7, 1992: ENROLLED; HJ67,P1790
  • April 13, 1992: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/13/92 EFF: 06/12/92 CHAP.0056

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