HB 300 (1997): establishing a study committee on judicial pensions.

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HB 300 (1997)

establishing a study committee on judicial pensions.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 192

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 26, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 6, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 1997. The committee voted 5–2 to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 13, 1997 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On May 22, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 22, 1997 the Senate failed “Reconsider” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Roberge. On May 28, 1997 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 18, 1997, making it Chapter 192 of the session laws. It took effect on August 17, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Kurk (Hills 5) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Wheeler (Hills 7)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 1997, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
  • March 20, 1997, 1:20 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • May 13, 1997, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 22, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 22, 1997, Senate: Reconsider — voice vote, failed
  • May 28, 1997, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ17,P249
  • January 22, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/22/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • January 30, 1997: HEARING JAN30 10:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 19, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB26 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
  • February 19, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0277>(NEW TITLE); HC24,P474
  • February 26, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ29,P585 + 601
  • March 6, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ7,P113
  • March 20, 1997: HEARING MAR20 01:20 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
  • May 8, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY13 (VOTE 5-2)
  • May 8, 1997: PROP COMM AM<1247>(NEW TITLE); SC36,P13
  • May 13, 1997: LAID ON THE TABLE, SEN GORDON MA VV; SJ17,P307-308
  • May 22, 1997: TAKEN FROM THE TABLE, SEN PODLES MA VV; COMM AM<1247>, AA VV; SEN PODLES FL AM<1368>, AL RC(11-13); PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ20,P396- P397 + 408
  • May 22, 1997: SEN ROBERGE MOVED TO RECONSIDER, ML VV; SJ20,P409
  • May 28, 1997: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP WOODS MA VV; HJ70,P2006
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ76,P2122
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ23(II),P620
  • June 18, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/18/97 EFF: 08/17/97 CHAP.0192

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