SB 642-FN-A (1996): establishing the office of small business advocate and making an appropriation therefor.

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SB 642-FN-A (1996)

establishing the office of small business advocate and making an appropriation therefor.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate kill it. On February 1, 1996 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Lovejoy (SD6) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Roberge (SD9)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 1996, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • February 1, 1996, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ1,P12
  • January 25, 1996: HEARING JAN25 08:30 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A <NOTE TIME CHANGE>
  • January 31, 1996: COMM REPORT ITL FEB01 (VOTE 4-0)
  • February 1, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ5,P63

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