HB 298 (1997): permitting legislators to take time off from their regular employment to fulfill public responsibilities.
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HB 298 (1997)
permitting legislators to take time off from their regular employment to fulfill public responsibilities.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
- Subject: Employment
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 1997. The committee held a work session on February 13, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 14–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Rep. Bickford (Straf 1) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 5, 1997, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM306,LOB
- February 13, 1997, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM306,LOB
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO LABOR; HJ17,P249
- January 22, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/22/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- February 5, 1997: HEARING FEB05 10:30 RM306,LOB FOR: LABOR
- February 6, 1997: (SUBCOM: REPS CLEGG, MAXFIELD, CHRISTIANSEN, SELDIN & MEARS)
- February 13, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB13 09:00 RM306,LOB FOR: LABOR
- March 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR12 (VOTE 14-1;CC)
- March 12, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ38A,P1087