SB 500 (1996): relative to the purchase of paper products by the state.
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SB 500 (1996)
relative to the purchase of paper products by the state.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Environment
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 57
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On February 1, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 13, 1996 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 14, 1996. The committee held a work session on March 27, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 2, 1996 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 18, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 24, 1996, making it Chapter 57 of the session laws. It took effect on June 23, 1996.
Sponsors
- Sen. Russman (SD19) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Barnes (SD17)
- Sen. Pignatelli (SD13)
- Rep. J. Bradley (Carr 8)
- Rep. Schotanus (Sull 3)
- Rep. Merritt (Straf 8)
- Rep. A. Merrill (Straf 8)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 30, 1996, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM104,LOB
- March 14, 1996, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB
- March 27, 1996, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB
Votes
- February 1, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ1,P1
- January 30, 1996: HEARING JAN30 01:00 RM104,LOB FOR: ENVIRON
- January 31, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP FEB01 (VOTE 4-0)
- February 1, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ5,P62 + 66
- February 13, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ25,P804
- February 13, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/13/96 DUE ON 04/10/96
- February 22, 1996: //CANCELLED//HEARING MAR13 10:00 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
- March 14, 1996: RESCHEDULED HEARING MAR14 02:00 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
- March 27, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR27 11:30 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
- March 28, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR02 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
- April 2, 1996: PASSED; HJ47,P1595 + 1597
- April 17, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ19,P328
- April 18, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ56,P1836
- April 24, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/24/96 EFF: 06/23/96 CHAP.0057