HB 179-FN-A (1995): establishing the department of youth development services, abolishing the bureau of residential services, and relative to the reconstruction of a certain railroad overpass and making an appropriation therefor.

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HB 179-FN-A (1995)

establishing the department of youth development services, abolishing the bureau of residential services, and relative to the reconstruction of a certain railroad overpass and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 181

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 1995 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 26, 1995 the House voted to pass it, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 25–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 9, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 14, 1995 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 22, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 28, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it, then referred it on to the Senate Capital Budget committee. On May 11, 1995 the Senate adopted “Suspend Rules for cap bud report”, on a motion by Sen. Wheeler. On May 11, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 16, 1995 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a roll call 205–141. On May 16, 1995 the House failed “Reconsider” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. D Scanlan. An enrolled bill amendment (2677) was adopted on a voice vote on May 18, 1995. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on May 23, 1995. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 5, 1995, making it Chapter 181 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1995.

Sponsors

  • Rep. W. McCarty (Hills 38) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. G. Chandler (Carr 1)
  • Rep. Horton (Coos 3)
  • Sen. F. King (SD1)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 1995, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RM201,LOB
  • January 31, 1995, 11:00 AM: hearing, RM100,ST HOUSE
  • March 22, 1995, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • May 11, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 16, 1995, House: Reconsider — voice vote, failed

The Docket

  • January 4, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC WORKS; HJ9,P121
  • January 4, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/04/95 DUE ON 03/01/95
  • January 12, 1995: HEARING JAN12 10:15 RM201,LOB FOR: PUB WKS
  • January 19, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR JAN26 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • January 26, 1995: PASSED AND REF TO FINANCE; HJ15,P291
  • January 31, 1995: FINANCE HEARING JAN31 11:00 RM100,ST HOUSE
  • February 1, 1995: FIN MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB09 (VOTE 25-0;CC)
  • February 1, 1995: PROP FIN COMM AM<1088>; HC17,P345
  • February 9, 1995: PASSED WITH AM; HJ21,P421 + 429
  • February 14, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ4,P44
  • February 23, 1995: //CANCELLED//HEARING MAR15 09:30 RM102,LOB FOR: TRANS
  • March 22, 1995: RESCHEDULED HEARING MAR22 09:30 RM102,LOB FOR: TRANS
  • March 27, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP MAR28
  • March 28, 1995: PASSED AND REF TO CAPITAL BUDGET; SJ11,P191
  • May 11, 1995: SEN WHEELER SUSP RULES FOR CAP BUD REPORT, MA 2/3VV; REPT: OTP/AM
  • May 11, 1995: CAP BUD AM<2575>(NEW TITLE), AA VV(UNAN); PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ19,P350-354 + 356
  • May 16, 1995: REP G CHANDLER MOVED TO CONCUR; REP HALLYBURTON MOVED LAY ON THE TABLE, ML DIV(109-234); HOUSE CONC, MA RC(205-141); HJ68,P1901- -P1904
  • May 16, 1995: REP D SCANLAN MOVED TO RECONSIDER, ML VV; HJ68,P1904
  • May 18, 1995: ENROLLED AM<2677>, AA VV; SJ21,P441
  • May 23, 1995: ENROLLED AM, AA VV; HJ71,P1953
  • May 23, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ71,P1974
  • May 23, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ22,P482
  • June 5, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/05/95 EFF: 07/01/95 CHAP.0181

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