CACR 12 (1994): relating to citizen-proposed legislation, constitutional amendments and statutory provisions. directly propose legislation and constitutional amendments by initiative petition, and approve or reject statutory provisions by referendum.

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CACR 12 (1994)

relating to citizen-proposed legislation, constitutional amendments and statutory provisions. directly propose legislation and constitutional amendments by initiative petition, and approve or reject statutory provisions by referendum.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Constitutional and Statutory Revision
  • Subject: Constitutional Amendments

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1993 and referred to the House Constitutional and Statutory Revision committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 2, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee unanimously, 21–0. On March 17, 1993 the bill was referred to the Constitutional and Statutory Revision committee. The committee held work sessions on May 4, 1993, May 13, 1993, May 27, 1993, September 8, 1993 and October 6, 1993. The committee met in executive session on October 19, 1993 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends by a vote of 14–4. On January 5, 1994 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on October 19, 1994 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 13 to 1.

Sponsors

  • Rep. B. Hall (Hills 20) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Hunt (Ches 10)
  • Rep. Teague (Merr 20)
  • Rep. Salatiello (Belk 2)
  • Rep. D. Hall (Merr 10)
  • Sen. W. King (SD2)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)
  • Sen. Currier (SD7)
  • Sen. Hough (SD5)
  • Sen. Shaheen (SD21)

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 2, 1993, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM302,LOB
  • May 4, 1993, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM302,LOB
  • May 13, 1993, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM302,LOB
  • May 27, 1993, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM302,LOB :CON&STAT
  • October 6, 1993, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM302,LOB :CON&STAT
  • October 19, 1993, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM302,LOB
  • October 19, 1994, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM302,LOB

Votes

  • January 5, 1994, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CON & STAT; HJ14,P245
  • January 7, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/14/93 DUE ON 02/18/93
  • February 3, 1993: //CANCELLED//HEARING FEB17 11:30 RM302,LOB FOR: CON & STAT
  • February 11, 1993: 14 CAL DAY EXTENSION GRANTED (NEW DUE DATE: 03/04/93); HJ22,P428
  • March 2, 1993: RESCHEDULED HEARING MAR02 11:00 RM302,LOB FOR: CON&STAT
  • March 10, 1993: MAJ REPORT RE-REF FOR MAR17 (VOTE 21-0)
  • March 17, 1993: RE-REFERRED TO CON & STAT VV; HJ41,P1005
  • April 1, 1993: (RE-REF SUBCOM: REPS WILLIS, HURST, BOVE, GILMORE, KINGSBURY, HEMON & KENNEDY)
  • May 4, 1993: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAY04 09:30 RM302,LOB FOR: CON&ST
  • May 13, 1993: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAY13 11:00 RM302,LOB FOR:CON&STAT
  • May 27, 1993: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAY27 10:00 RM302,LOB :CON&STAT
  • September 8, 1993: RE-REF ORG MEETING SEP08 10:00 RM302,LOB FOR: CON&STAT
  • September 8, 1993: //CANCELLED//RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION SEP22 01:00 RM302,LOB
  • October 6, 1993: RESCHED RE-REF SUBCOM WK SESS OCT06 10:00 RM302,LOB :CON&STAT
  • October 19, 1993: RE-REF EXEC SESSION OCT19 10:00 RM302,LOB FOR: CON&STAT
  • October 21, 1993: RE-REF MAJ REPORT REF FOR STUDY FOR 01/05/94 (VOTE 14-4)
  • January 5, 1994: REFERRED TO CON & STAT FOR INTERIM STUDY VV; HJ7,P260
  • October 19, 1994: INT STUDY EXEC SESS OCT19 10:00 RM302,LOB FOR: CON & STAT
  • October 19, 1994: INT STUDY REPORT: NOT REC FOR LEG FOR 1995 (VOTE: 13-1)

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