CACR 12 (1997): relating to returning annual legislative sessions to biennial legislative sessions.

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CACR 12 (1997)

relating to returning annual legislative sessions to biennial legislative sessions.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Legislative Administration
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Constitutional Amendments

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 1997. The committee voted 4–1 to recommend that the Senate pass it. On February 6, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 16–8. On February 6, 1997 the Senate adopted “Third Reading” on a roll call 16–8. It crossed to the House on February 19, 1997 and was referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 9–2. On April 23, 1997 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 1997, 4:00 PM: hearing, RM103,LOB FOR: INT AFFAIRS;
  • April 9, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Legislative Administration, RM307,LOB

Votes

  • April 23, 1997, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INTERNAL AFFAIRS; SJ2, P35
  • January 30, 1997: HEARING JAN30 04:00 RM103,LOB FOR: INT AFFAIRS
  • February 4, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR FEB 6 (VOTE 4-1)
  • February 6, 1997: PASSED/ADOPTED RC(16-8) BY NEC 3/5; SJ4, P56-57
  • February 6, 1997: 3RD READING MA RC(16-8) BY NEC 3/5; SJ4, P65 & 66
  • February 19, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO LEG ADMIN; HJ29,P579
  • February 25, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/25/97 DUE ON 04/29/97
  • March 25, 1997: //CANCELLED**STORM//HEARING APR01 10:00 RM307,LOB FOR: LEG ADM
  • April 1, 1997: **RESCHEDULED HEARING APR09 10:00 RM307,LOB FOR: LEG ADMIN
  • April 9, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR APR23 (VOTE 9-2)
  • April 23, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ54,P1630

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