HB 591-FN (1996): requiring state regulatory boards, commissions, advisory boards, advisory committees, and authorities to develop an orientation manual for new members.

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HB 591-FN (1996)

requiring state regulatory boards, commissions, advisory boards, advisory committees, and authorities to develop an orientation manual for new members.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 1995 the bill was referred to the Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a work session on October 24, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 3, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 22–3. On January 25, 1996 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Emerton (Hills 7) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Dyer (Hills 8)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 1995, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB
  • August 22, 1995, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB :ED&A
  • January 15, 1996, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Finance, RM100, ST HOUSE

Votes

  • January 25, 1996, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ11,P161
  • January 13, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/17/95 DUE ON 03/01/95
  • February 16, 1995: HEARING FEB16 10:00 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • March 1, 1995: MAJ REPORT RE-REF FOR MAR09 (VOTE 11-0;CC)
  • March 9, 1995: RE-REFERRED TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ35,P950
  • August 17, 1995: -RE-REF SUBCOM WK SESSION AUG22 9:30 RM207,LOB :ED&A
  • October 24, 1995: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION OCT24 RM207,LOB 09:45 FOR: ED&A
  • November 1, 1995: RE-REF MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR 1996 SESSION (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • November 1, 1995: PROP RE-REF MAJ AM<3977>(NEW TITLE); HC101,P2443-2444
  • January 3, 1996: PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE; HJ4,P149-150
  • January 15, 1996: HEARING JAN15 10:30 RM100, ST HOUSE FOR: FINANCE
  • January 18, 1996: FIN COMM MAJ REPORT ITL FOR JAN25 (VOTE 22-3)
  • January 25, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ14,P457

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