HB 386 (1996): consolidating state veterans' programs into a department of veterans affairs.

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HB 386 (1996)

consolidating state veterans' programs into a department of veterans affairs.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Public Protection and Veterans Affairs
  • Subject: Military & Veterans' Affairs

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 1995. The committee held a work session on February 15, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee by a vote of 9–2. On March 9, 1995 the bill was referred to the Public Protection and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held work sessions on March 29, 1995, April 12, 1995, April 26, 1995, September 27, 1995, October 12, 1995 and October 18, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 8–7. On January 3, 1996 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Fenton (Hills 24) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. D. Welch (Rock 18)
  • Rep. Hunter (Hills 7)
  • Rep. L. Jean (Hills 17)
  • Sen. Roberge (SD9)
  • Sen. Barnes (SD17)
  • Sen. Shaheen (SD21)
  • Sen. Rubens (SD5)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 1995, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
  • February 15, 1995, 11:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
  • March 29, 1995, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
  • April 12, 1995, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
  • April 26, 1995, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
  • September 27, 1995, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
  • October 12, 1995, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM307,LOB
  • October 18, 1995, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC PROT; HJ11,P153
  • January 12, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/12/95 DUE ON 03/01/95
  • February 2, 1995: HEARING FEB02 11:00 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
  • February 15, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB15 11:15 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
  • March 1, 1995: MAJ REPORT RE-REF FOR MAR09 (VOTE 9-2)
  • March 9, 1995: RE-REFERRED TO PUBLIC PROT VV; HJ35,P1008
  • March 29, 1995: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR29 11:00 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PRO
  • April 12, 1995: RE-REF SUBCOM WK SESS APR12 11:00 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
  • April 26, 1995: RE-REF SUBCOM WK SESS APR26 11:00 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
  • September 27, 1995: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION SEP27 11:00 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PRO
  • October 12, 1995: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION OCT12 10:00 RM307,LOB FOR: PUB PRO
  • October 18, 1995: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION OCT18 10:30 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PRO
  • November 1, 1995: RE-REF MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR 1996 SESSION (VOTE 8-7)
  • November 1, 1995: PROP RE-REF MAJ AM<3973>; HC101,P2414-2418
  • January 3, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; OTP/AM ML RC(45-241); ITL REPORT ADOPTED, REP A
  • January 3, 1996: TORR MA VV; HJ4,P177-183

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