HB 464-FN-A (1993): recognizing merchant marines who served in World War II as World War II veterans.

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HB 464-FN-A (1993)

recognizing merchant marines who served in World War II as World War II veterans.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Public Protection and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 304

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 1993 and referred to the House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 1993. The committee held work sessions on February 2, 1993 and February 9, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0. On March 3, 1993 the House adopted “Special Order to 03/04/1993”. On March 4, 1993 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 11, 1993 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 27, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 18, 1993 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On May 25, 1993 the Senate adopted “Accede to Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. On June 8, 1993 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On June 9, 1993 the House adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 17, 1993 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 23, 1993, making it Chapter 304 of the session laws. It took effect on August 22, 1993.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Feuerstein (Merr 13) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Dewhirst (Belk 7)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 1993, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
  • February 2, 1993, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
  • February 9, 1993, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
  • March 24, 1993, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM212,LOB

Votes

  • March 4, 1993, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 27, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 1993, House: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 1993, Senate: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 1993, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 9, 1993, House: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB PROT; HJ8,P120
  • January 6, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/06/93 DUE ON 02/10/93
  • January 26, 1993: HEARING JAN26 11:00 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
  • February 2, 1993: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB02 11:30 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
  • February 9, 1993: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB09 09:30 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
  • February 11, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR03 (VOTE 16-0)
  • February 26, 1993: PROP COMM AM<1300>(NEW TITLE); HC25,P573
  • March 3, 1993: SPEC ORDER TO MAR04; HJ31,P734
  • March 4, 1993: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ32,P740-741 + 754
  • March 11, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ9,P201
  • March 24, 1993: HEARING MAR24 11:00 RM212,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • April 26, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR27
  • April 26, 1993: PROP COMM AM<2462>(NEW TITLE); SC28,P8-9
  • April 27, 1993: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ16,P294-295 + 304
  • May 18, 1993: HOUSE NONC WITH SEN AM REQ CONF COMM, REP WELCH MA VV; HJ77,P1839
  • May 18, 1993: <SPKR APPTS REPS: WELCH, BATTLES, RUBIN & BURLING>
  • May 25, 1993: SEN ACCEDED TO REQ FOR CONF COMM, SEN ROBERGE MA VV; SJ20,P463
  • May 25, 1993: <PRES APPTS SENS: ROBERGE, PIGNATELLI & J KING>
  • June 4, 1993: CONF COMM REPORT (NO SEN AM) FILED
  • June 8, 1993: CONF COMM REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ22,P499
  • June 9, 1993: CONF COMM REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ89,P1997
  • June 9, 1993: ENROLLED; SJ23,P533
  • June 17, 1993: ENROLLED; HJ91,P2021
  • June 23, 1993: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/23/93 EFF: 08/22/93 CHAP.0304

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