HB 321 (1997): correcting a reference to the American Podiatry Association.

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HB 321 (1997)

correcting a reference to the American Podiatry Association.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 16

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 12, 1997 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 20, 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 unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On March 27, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 10, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 22, 1997, making it Chapter 16 of the session laws. It took effect on June 21, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. B. Gage (Rock 26) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 1997, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • March 20, 1997, 1:40 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • March 27, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO HEALTH HS&EA; HJ17,P250
  • January 22, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/22/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • January 29, 1997: HEARING JAN29 10:30 RM205,LOB FOR: HEALTH
  • February 6, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB12 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • February 12, 1997: PASSED/ADOPTED; HJ22,P396 + 408
  • February 20, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ7,P111
  • March 20, 1997: HEARING MAR20 01:40 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
  • March 24, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAR27 (VOTE 6-0)
  • March 27, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ10,P166 + 185
  • April 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ12,P238
  • April 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ50,P1565
  • April 22, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/22/97 EFF: 06/21/97 CHAP.0016

Laws It Would Change

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