CACR 7 (1994): relating to establishing a statewide referendum procedure for the repeal of state statutes. repeal state statutory provisions by referendum.

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CACR 7 (1994)

relating to establishing a statewide referendum procedure for the repeal of state statutes. repeal state statutory provisions by referendum.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Constitutional and Statutory Revision
  • Subject: Constitutional Amendments

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 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 by a vote of 19–1. 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 committee held a work session on October 27, 1993. The committee met in executive session on October 27, 1993 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 11–7. On January 5, 1994 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Gorman (Rock 8) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Warburton (Rock 12)
  • Rep. Rothhaus (Hills 18)
  • Rep. Borsa (Hills 24)

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 2, 1993, 1:00 PM: 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 27, 1993, 12:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM302,LOB
  • October 27, 1993, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM302,LOB

Votes

  • January 5, 1994, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CON & STAT; HJ8,P124
  • January 6, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/06/93 DUE ON 02/10/93
  • February 3, 1993: //CANCELLED//HEARING FEB16 01:00 RM302,LOB FOR: CON & STAT
  • February 11, 1993: 21 CAL DAY EXTENSION GRANTED (NEW DUE DATE 03/03/93); HJ22,P427
  • March 2, 1993: RESCHEDULED HEARING MAR02 01:00 RM302,LOB FOR: CON&STAT
  • March 10, 1993: MAJ REPORT RE-REF FOR MAR17 (VOTE 19-1)
  • March 17, 1993: RE-REFERRED TO CON & STAT VV; HJ41,P1000
  • 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 27, 1993: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION OCT27 NOON RM302,LOB FOR: CON&ST
  • October 27, 1993: RE-REF EXEC SESSION OCT27 01:30 RM302,LOB FOR: CON&STAT
  • November 1, 1993: RE-REF MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR 01/05/94 (VOTE 11-7)
  • November 1, 1993: RE-REF PROP AM<3805>; HC118,P2296
  • January 5, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; OTP/AM FAILS 3/5 RC(49-296); REP D SYTEK SUBST ITL, ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ7,P257-260

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • CACR 4 (1995): relating to establishing a statewide referendum procedure for the repeal of state statutes. repeal state statutory provisions by referendum.
  • CACR 25 (2010): relating to referendums. Providing that the voters can veto laws by referendum.

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