HB 440-FN (1997): changing the legislative mileage formula.
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HB 440-FN (1997)
changing the legislative mileage formula.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Legislative Administration
- Senate committee: Internal Affairs
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 110
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 11–0. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a work session on March 17, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 22–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on April 2, 1997. On April 2, 1997 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 10, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 13, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 3–0, to recommend that the Senate kill it. On May 20, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 1997, making it Chapter 110 of the session laws. It took effect on August 8, 1997.
Sponsors
- Rep. Jacobson (Merr 2) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Arnold (Hills 20)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 6, 1997, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Legislative Administration, RM307,LOB
- March 17, 1997, 4:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM212,LOB
- May 13, 1997, 4:00 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, RM103,LOB
Votes
- March 12, 1997, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 2, 1997, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 20, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO LEG ADMIN; HJ17,P255
- January 28, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/28/97 DUE ON 03/05/97
- February 6, 1997: HEARING FEB06 09:30 RM307,LOB FOR: LEG ADMIN
- February 27, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR12 (VOTE 11-0)
- February 27, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0461>; HC32,P693
- March 12, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE VV; HJ38A, P1069-1070
- March 17, 1997: SUBCOM WORK & EXEC SESS MAR17 04:30 RM212,LOB FOR: FIN DIV I
- March 26, 1997: FIN MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR02 (VOTE 22-0;CC)
- April 2, 1997: REMOVED FROM CONSENT CAL, REQ REP MIRSKI; HJ47,P1428
- April 2, 1997: PASSED VV; HJ47,P1448 + 1451
- April 10, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INTERNAL AFFAIRS; SJ12,P240
- May 13, 1997: HEARING MAY13 04:00 RM103,LOB FOR: INT AFFS <NOTE TIME CHANGE>
- May 15, 1997: COMM REPORT ITL FOR MAY20 (VOTE 3-0)
- May 20, 1997: SEN BARNES SUBST OTP, MA VV; PASSED VV; SJ19,P361 + 386
- May 20, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2002
- May 29, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ22,P493
- June 9, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/09/97 EFF: 08/08/97 CHAP.0110