HB 652-FN (1994): relative to state fee reform.

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HB 652-FN (1994)

relative to state fee reform.

  • Status: Vetoed, override failed
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Legislative Administration
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1993 and referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 11–0. On March 3, 1993 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held work sessions on May 27, 1993, June 8, 1993, June 22, 1993, July 21, 1993, September 23, 1993 and October 5, 1993. The committee held a public hearing on October 21, 1993. The committee held a work session on October 26, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0. On January 11, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 10, 1994 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 8, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 12, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 17, 1994 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (6683) was adopted on May 26, 1994. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on May 26, 1994. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 26, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor vetoed it on June 10, 1994. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. On June 22, 1994 the House voted 204–157 on overriding the governor's veto on a roll call, and the veto was sustained, failing to meet the two thirds threshold.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Teschner (Graf 5) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. B. Arnold (Hills 37)
  • Rep. Soldati (Merr 21)
  • Rep. Nichols (Merr 2)
  • Rep. D. Sytek (Rock 26)
  • Sen. Bourque (SD20)
  • Sen. Barnes (SD17)
  • Sen. McLane (SD15)
  • Sen. Colantuono (SD14)
  • Sen. Roberge (SD9)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 1993, 2:15 PM: hearing, House Legislative Administration, RM308,LOB
  • May 27, 1993, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, RM304,LOB :W&M
  • June 8, 1993, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, RM302,LOB
  • June 22, 1993, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, RM304,LOB
  • July 21, 1993, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, RM304,LOB
  • September 23, 1993, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, RM304,LOB :W&M
  • October 21, 1993, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Ways and Means, RM304,LOB
  • October 26, 1993, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, RM304,LOB
  • March 8, 1994, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • January 11, 1994, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 17, 1994, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO LEG ADMIN; HJ14,P243
  • January 7, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/14/93 DUE ON 02/18/93
  • February 10, 1993: HEARING FEB10 02:15 RM308,LOB FOR: LEG ADMIN
  • February 19, 1993: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR03 (VOTE 11-0)
  • March 3, 1993: RE-REFERRED TO WAYS & MEANS, REP HORTON MA VV; HJ31,P733-734
  • May 27, 1993: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAY27 10:00 RM304,LOB :W&M
  • June 8, 1993: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION JUN08 10:00 RM302,LOB
  • June 8, 1993: //CANCELLED//RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION JUN17 01:00 RM304,LOB
  • June 22, 1993: RESCHEDULED RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION JUN22 10:00 RM304,LOB
  • July 21, 1993: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION JUL21 01:00 RM304,LOB FOR:W&M
  • September 23, 1993: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESS SEP23 10:00 RM304,LOB :W&M
  • September 23, 1993: RE-REF SUBCOM REPORT OCT14 10:00 RM304,LOB FOR: W&M
  • October 5, 1993: RE-REF SUBCOM MEETING OCT05 10:00 RM304,LOB FOR: W&M
  • October 5, 1993: //CANCELLED//FULL COMM HEARING OCT14 10:00 RM304,LOB
  • October 21, 1993: RESCHED RE-REF HEARING OCT21 10:00 RM304,LOB FOR: W&M
  • October 26, 1993: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION OCT26 01:00 RM304,LOB FOR: W&M
  • November 4, 1993: RE-REF MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR 01/11/94 (VOTE 15-0)
  • November 4, 1993: RE-REF PROP MAJ AM<3919>(NEW TITLE); HC118,P2354-2356
  • January 11, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ9,P317-319 + 321
  • February 10, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS; SJ5,P122
  • March 8, 1994: HEARING MAR08 09:30 RM101,LOB FOR: W&M
  • May 11, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY12
  • May 11, 1994: PROP COMM AM<6437>; SC32,P23-24
  • May 12, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ17,P452-453 + 493
  • May 17, 1994: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP HORTON MA VV; HJ67,P2095
  • May 26, 1994: ENROLLED AM<6683>, AM ADOPTED; HJ75,P2221
  • May 26, 1994: ENROLLED AM, AM ADOPTED; SJ20,P610
  • May 26, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ75,P2227
  • May 26, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ20,P618
  • June 10, 1994: VETOED BY GOVERNOR (VETO MESSAGE PRINTED; HC74,P2200)
  • June 22, 1994: GOVERNOR'S VETO SUSTAINED RC(204-157); HJ75,P2231-2233

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