SB 93-FN-A (1993): relative to the National Science Foundation's statewide systemic initiatives program and making an appropriation therefor.

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SB 93-FN-A (1993)

relative to the National Science Foundation's statewide systemic initiatives program and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Became law unsigned
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 232

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1993 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 11, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it on a division vote, then referred it on to the Senate Fin committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 15, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on April 15, 1993 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 21, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 16–0. On April 29, 1993 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Appropriations committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 3, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 17–1. On May 11, 1993 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 25, 1993 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. It became law without the governor's signature on June 10, 1993, as Chapter 232. The governor neither signed it nor returned it, and the docket records it as enacted under Part II, Article 44 of the state constitution.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Hough (SD5) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. McLane (SD15)
  • Sen. Disnard (SD8)
  • Rep. Carter (Merr 7)
  • Rep. Yeaton (Merr 10)
  • Rep. Larson (Graf 8)
  • Rep. Skinner (Rock 27)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 1993, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Education, RM102,LOB
  • March 15, 1993, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Appropriations, RM209,LOB
  • April 21, 1993, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Education, RM202,LOB
  • May 3, 1993, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Appropriations, RM100,ST HOUSE

Votes

  • February 11, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass — division vote, passed
  • April 15, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 29, 1993, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 1993, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; SJ2,P26
  • February 9, 1993: HEARING FEB09 11:15 RM102,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
  • February 10, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP FEB11
  • February 11, 1993: PASSED AND REF TO FIN DIV; SJ4,P53-54
  • March 15, 1993: HEARING MAR15 09:00 RM209,LOB FOR: APPROPS
  • April 14, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP APR15
  • April 15, 1993: PASSED VV; SJ14,P255 + 268
  • April 15, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; HJ61,P1493
  • April 15, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 04/20/93 DUE ON 04/29/93
  • April 21, 1993: HEARING APR21 09:30 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
  • April 22, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR29 (VOTE 16-0)
  • April 29, 1993: PASSED AND REF TO APPROP VV; HJ64,P1594
  • May 3, 1993: HEARING MAY03 10:15 RM100,ST HOUSE FOR: APPROP
  • May 6, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAY11 (VOTE 17-1)
  • May 11, 1993: PASSED VV; HJ72,P1745 + 1775
  • May 20, 1993: ENROLLED; HJ82,P1919
  • May 25, 1993: ENROLLED; SJ20,P464
  • June 10, 1993: BECAME LAW WITHOUT SIGNATURE 06/10/93 EFF. 07/01/93 CHAP.0232

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