HB 492-FN-A (1993): relative to the veterans' cemetery committee and site suitability testing for a veterans' cemetery and making an appropriation therefor.

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HB 492-FN-A (1993)

relative to the veterans' cemetery committee and site suitability testing for a veterans' cemetery and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Public Protection and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 194

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 28, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0. On February 18, 1993 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Appropriations committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 19, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 19–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 1, 1993 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 8, 1993 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 1993. The committee recommended that the House pass it. On April 20, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it on a division vote, then referred it on to the Senate Fin committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 19, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 3, 1993 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 1993, making it Chapter 194 of the session laws. It took effect on June 9, 1993.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Fenton (Hills 24) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Christie (Rock 22)
  • Rep. Boucher (Rock 29)
  • Rep. D. Welch (Rock 18)
  • Rep. Fields (Hills 18)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 1993, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
  • March 19, 1993, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Appropriations, RM103, ST HOUSE
  • April 14, 1993, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM212,LOB

Votes

  • February 18, 1993, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass — division vote, passed
  • May 19, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB PROT; HJ8,P121
  • January 6, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/06/93 DUE ON 02/10/93
  • January 28, 1993: HEARING JAN28 10:00 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
  • February 10, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB18 (VOTE 14-0)
  • February 17, 1993: PROP COMM AM<1412>; HC20A,P377
  • February 18, 1993: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO APPROP VV; HJ24,P526 +
  • February 18, 1993: (SEE PERM JRNL-CORRECTION TO APPROP, NOT 3RD READING)
  • March 9, 1993: //CANCELLED//HEARING MAR16 03:00 RM103, ST HOUSE FOR: APPROP
  • March 19, 1993: RESCHEDULED HEARING MAR19 11:30 RM103, ST HOUSE FOR: APPROP
  • March 26, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR01 (VOTE 19-0;CC)
  • March 26, 1993: PROP APPROP AM<2008>; HC45,P1085-1086
  • April 1, 1993: PASSED WITH AM; HJ49,P1164 + 1182
  • April 8, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ13,P230
  • April 14, 1993: HEARING APR14 11:30 RM212,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • April 19, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP APR20
  • April 20, 1993: PASSED AND REF TO FIN DIV; SJ15,P282
  • May 18, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP MAY19
  • May 19, 1993: PASSED VV; SJ19,P403 + 451
  • June 1, 1993: ENROLLED; SJ21,P485
  • June 3, 1993: ENROLLED; HJ86,P1958
  • June 9, 1993: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/09/93 EFF: 06/09/93 CHAP.0194

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