SB 521-LOCAL (1996): establishing a civic center commission to operate a civic and trade center in the city of Concord.

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SB 521-LOCAL (1996)

establishing a civic center commission to operate a civic and trade center in the city of Concord.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development
  • Senate committee: Economic Development
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 184

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 6, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 13, 1996 and was referred to the House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 1996. The committee held work sessions on April 4, 1996 and April 9, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 19–0. On April 17, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 9, 1996 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes 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 184 of the session laws. It took effect on June 3, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Larsen (SD15) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. J. King (SD18)
  • Rep. Fraser (Merr 21)
  • Rep. Dunn (Merr 24)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 1996, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Economic Development, RM212,LOB
  • March 27, 1996, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB
  • April 4, 1996, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB
  • April 9, 1996, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB

Votes

  • March 6, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 1996, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 9, 1996, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ECON DEV; SJ1,P3
  • January 11, 1996: HEARING JAN11 01:00 RM212,LOB FOR: ECON DEV
  • March 5, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAR06 (VOTE 5-0)
  • March 5, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5174>(NEW TITLE); SC12,P7-8
  • March 6, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ10,P120-121 + 156
  • March 13, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ40,P1425
  • March 13, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/13/96 DUE ON 04/10/96
  • March 27, 1996: HEARING MAR27 01:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • April 4, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR04 09:30 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • April 9, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR09 09:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • April 9, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR17 (VOTE 19-0)
  • April 9, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5591>; HC50,P1645
  • April 17, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ54,P1802-1803 + 1810
  • May 9, 1996: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN JOHNSON MA VV; SJ23,P446
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ25,P535
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ69,P2114
  • June 3, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/03/96 EFF: 06/03/96 CHAP.0184

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