SB 81 (1993): creating a task force to coordinate resources addressing sexual assault and sexual harassment at postsecondary institutions.

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SB 81 (1993)

creating a task force to coordinate resources addressing sexual assault and sexual harassment at postsecondary institutions.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 148

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1993 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 11, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 10, 1993 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 16–1. On April 22, 1993 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 11, 1993 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 17, 1993, making it Chapter 148 of the session laws. It took effect on July 16, 1993.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Shaheen (SD21) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. W. King (SD2)
  • Sen. Blaisdell (SD10)
  • Rep. Record (Hills 27)
  • Rep. McIlwaine (Graf 3)
  • Rep. K. Wheeler (Straf 8)
  • Rep. Loder (Straf 8)
  • Rep. A. Merrill (Straf 8)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 1993, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
  • April 8, 1993, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Education, RM202,LOB

Votes

  • February 11, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 22, 1993, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ2,P26
  • February 3, 1993: HEARING FEB03 11:00 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 10, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB11
  • February 10, 1993: PROP COMM AM<1441>; SC11,P5
  • February 11, 1993: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ4,P55-56 + 59
  • March 10, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; HJ36,P854
  • March 11, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 03/10/93 DUE ON 04/14/93
  • March 17, 1993: //CANCELLED//HEARING APR07 10:00 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
  • April 8, 1993: RESCHEDULED HEARING APR08 10:00 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
  • April 14, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR22 (VOTE 16-1)
  • April 22, 1993: PASSED VV; HJ61,P1507 + 1526
  • May 4, 1993: ENROLLED; HJ72,P1741
  • May 11, 1993: ENROLLED; SJ17,P327
  • May 17, 1993: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/17/93 EFF: 07/16/93 CHAP.0148

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