HB 1278 (1996): requiring that certain government contractors make reports to the secretary of state.

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HB 1278 (1996)

requiring that certain government contractors make reports to the secretary of state.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 14–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 5, 1996. On March 7, 1996 the House adopted “Special Order to later in day” on a voice vote. On March 7, 1996 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Rogers (Merr 22) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. M. Fuller Clark (Rock 31)
  • Rep. McCann (Straf 11)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 1996, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB

Votes

  • March 7, 1996, House: Special Order to later in day — voice vote, passed
  • March 7, 1996, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ4,P129
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • January 30, 1996: HEARING JAN30 11:00 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • February 13, 1996: //CANCELLED//SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB16 01:00 RM207,LOB FOR: E
  • February 13, 1996: (SUBCOM CHR: REP R DODGE)
  • February 22, 1996: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR05 (VOTE 14-1;CC)
  • March 5, 1996: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP TROMBLY; HJ34,P1234
  • March 5, 1996: MOVED TO MAR06 WITHOUT OBJECTION
  • March 6, 1996: MOVED TO MAR07 WITHOUT OBJECTION
  • March 7, 1996: SPECIAL ORDER TO LATER IN DAY, REP TROMBLY MA 2/3VV; HJ38,P1366
  • March 7, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ38,P1380

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