HB 1406-FN-A (1996): authorizing the commissioner of the department of corrections to transfer funds within the department of corrections budget for funding for the pathways program for the fiscal year 1997.

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HB 1406-FN-A (1996)

authorizing the commissioner of the department of corrections to transfer funds within the department of corrections budget for funding for the pathways program for the fiscal year 1997.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Corrections and Criminal Justice
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 173

The Story

The committee held a public hearing on January 2, 1996. It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Corrections and Criminal Justice committee. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 13–3. On January 25, 1996 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 22–3. On February 21, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 1996 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 2, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee voted 4–2 to recommend that the Senate pass it. On May 9, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 3, 1996, making it Chapter 173 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Rep. D. Sytek (Rock 26) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 2, 1996, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
  • January 31, 1996, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Finance, RM100, ST HOUSE
  • March 20, 1996, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • January 25, 1996, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • February 21, 1996, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 2, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 9, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 1996: HEARING JAN02 10:30 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR & CJ
  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CORR & CJ; HJ4,P133
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/07/96
  • January 18, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR JAN25 (VOTE 13-3)
  • January 25, 1996: PASSED AND REF TO FINANCE VV; HJ4,P462
  • January 31, 1996: HEARING JAN31 02:30 RM100, ST HOUSE FOR: FINANCE
  • February 14, 1996: MAJ FIN COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB21 (VOTE 22-3)
  • February 14, 1996: PROP FIN COMM AM<4676>(NEW TITLE); HC24,P789-790
  • February 21, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ30,P1114 + 1116
  • February 21, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ9,P116
  • March 20, 1996: HEARING MAR20 10:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUD
  • April 1, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP APR02 (VOTE 5-0)
  • April 2, 1996: PASSED AND REF TO FINANCE VV; SJ14,P234
  • May 8, 1996: FIN COMM REPORT OTP MAY09 (VOTE 4-2)
  • May 9, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ23,P436 + 449
  • May 16, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ69,P2108
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ25,P535
  • June 3, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/03/96 EFF: 07/01/96 CHAP.0173

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