HB 1516-FN-A (1994): transferring duties and powers with respect to the law library from the state library to the supreme court, and transferring a judicial branch position in the law library to the state library and making an appropriation therefor.

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HB 1516-FN-A (1994)

transferring duties and powers with respect to the law library from the state library to the supreme court, and transferring a judicial branch position in the law library to the state library and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Appropriations
  • Senate committee: Finance Executive Committee
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 7

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Appropriations committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 12–5. On January 27, 1994 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 10, 1994 and was referred to the Senate Finance Executive Committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 9, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 22, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on March 31, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 5, 1994, making it Chapter 7 of the session laws. It took effect on April 5, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Lown (Hills 14) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 1994, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Appropriations, RM100,SH
  • March 9, 1994, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Appropriations, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • January 27, 1994, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 22, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO APPROP; HJ7,P197
  • January 12, 1994: HEARING JAN12 01:00 RM100,SH FOR: APPROP
  • January 20, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR JAN27 (VOTE 12-5)
  • January 27, 1994: PASSED VV; HJ14,P424 + 439
  • February 10, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO FINANCE EXEC; SJ5,P124
  • March 9, 1994: HEARING MAR09 01:30 RM101,LOB FOR: APPROPS
  • March 21, 1994: APPROP COMM REPORT OTP MAR22
  • March 22, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ9,P237 + 256
  • March 24, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ10,P271
  • March 31, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ45,P1469
  • April 5, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/05/94 EFF: 04/05/94 CHAP.0007

Laws It Would Change

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