HB 522-LOCAL (1997): requiring a separate vote of the legislative body of a local governing unit before moneys may be appropriated to organizations that conduct registered lobbying activities.
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HB 522-LOCAL (1997)
requiring a separate vote of the legislative body of a local governing unit before moneys may be appropriated to organizations that conduct registered lobbying activities.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Subject: Municipalities
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 25, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 14–0. On March 5, 1997 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Root (Graf 8) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Weber (Graf 11)
- Rep. Cobbin (Graf 11)
- Sen. D. Wheeler (SD11)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 25, 1997, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
Votes
- March 5, 1997, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ17,P259
- February 6, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/04/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- February 25, 1997: HEARING FEB25 10:45 RM301,LOB FOR: M&CG
- February 26, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR05 (VOTE 14-0)
- March 5, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ33,P803