HB 1186 (1994): making a breach of confidentiality a violation of oath of office for town officers.

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HB 1186 (1994)

making a breach of confidentiality a violation of oath of office for town officers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 249

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 1994. The committee held a work session on February 10, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 10, 1994 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held public hearings on March 24, 1994 and April 27, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 3, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 3, 1994 the Senate adopted “Suspend Rules for 3rd reading”, on a motion by Sen. Delahunty. On May 5, 1994 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 17, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 2, 1994, making it Chapter 249 of the session laws. It took effect on August 1, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Nordgren (Graf 10) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Fuller Clark (Rock 31)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 1994, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
  • February 10, 1994, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM211,LOB :M&CG
  • March 24, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB
  • April 27, 1994, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • May 3, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 5, 1994, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ7,P182
  • January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 03/10/94
  • January 5, 1994: //CANCELLED//HEARING JAN18 10:30 RM211,LOB FOR: MUN & CNT
  • January 25, 1994: RESCHEDULED HEARING JAN25 01:00 RM211,LOB FOR: M&CG
  • January 31, 1994: //CANCELLED//SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB09 10:00 RM212,LOB FOR: M
  • February 10, 1994: RESCHED SUBCOM WK SESS FEB10 10:00 RM211,LOB :M&CG
  • February 10, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB15 (VOTE 13-0;CC)
  • February 10, 1994: PROP COMM AM<4838>; HC23,P683
  • February 15, 1994: PASSED WITH AM; HJ26,P763 + 806
  • March 10, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ8,P164
  • March 24, 1994: HEARING MAR24 10:00 RM104,LOB FOR: EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN
  • April 27, 1994: HEARING APR27 09:00 RM104,LOB FOR:ED&A
  • May 2, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY03
  • May 2, 1994: PROP COMM AM<6250>; SC28,P16
  • May 3, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ14,P344 + 365
  • May 3, 1994: SEN DELAHUNTY SUSP RULES FOR 3RD READING, MA 2/3VV; SJ14,P364
  • May 5, 1994: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP WADSWORTH MA VV; HJ61,P1943
  • May 17, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2132
  • May 17, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ18,P526
  • June 2, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/02/94 EFF: 08/01/94 CHAP.0249

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