SB 667 (1996): dedicating the new Coos County Justice Center to the memory of the late John D. Morton, Sr.

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SB 667 (1996)

dedicating the new Coos County Justice Center to the memory of the late John D. Morton, Sr.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 203

The Story

It was introduced on February 13, 1996 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 22, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On March 6, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 13, 1996 and was referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 1996. 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 April 17, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes. 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 16, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 3, 1996, making it Chapter 203 of the session laws. It took effect on June 3, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Sen. F. King (SD1) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 22, 1996, 3:45 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM102,LOB
  • April 2, 1996, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RM201,LOB

Votes

  • March 6, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 9, 1996, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 13, 1996: SEN BARNES SUSP RULES TO INTRODUCE, MA 2/3VV; INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ7,P79
  • February 22, 1996: HEARING FEB22 03:45 RM102,LOB FOR: PUB AFFS
  • March 5, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP MAR06 (VOTE 4-0)
  • March 6, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ10,P145 + 156
  • March 13, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC WORKS; HJ40,P1425
  • March 13, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/13/96 DUE ON 04/11/96
  • April 2, 1996: HEARING APR02 09:30 RM201,LOB FOR: PUB WORKS
  • April 4, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR17 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • April 4, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5525>(NEW TITLE); HC46,P1588
  • April 10, 1996: **REPORTED FOR APR10, SESSION CANCELLED DUE TO STORM**
  • April 17, 1996: PASSED WITH AM; HJ54,P1781 + 1810
  • May 9, 1996: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN RUBENS MA VV; SJ23,P428
  • May 16, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ24,P483
  • May 16, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ69,P2107
  • June 3, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/03/96 EFF: 06/03/96 CHAP.0203

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