HB 148 (1997): prohibiting a member of the state board of education from simultaneously serving as a state representative or senator.

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HB 148 (1997)

prohibiting a member of the state board of education from simultaneously serving as a state representative or senator.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Legislative Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1997 and referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 10–5. On February 12, 1997 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 209–139.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Champagne (Ches 19) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Belvin (Hills 14)
  • Rep. Yeaton (Merr 10)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 1997, 11:15 AM: hearing, House Legislative Administration, RM307,LOB

Votes

  • February 12, 1997, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 209, nays 139, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO LEG ADMIN; HJ10,P155
  • January 8, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/08/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • January 22, 1997: HEARING JAN22 11:15 RM307,LOB FOR: LEG ADMIN
  • January 30, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB12 (VOTE 10-5)
  • February 12, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED DIV(209-139); HJ22,P404

Laws It Would Change

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