HB 540 (1997): establishing a committee to study ways in which state agencies can be encouraged to assist small businesses to develop practices that comply with state law.

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HB 540 (1997)

establishing a committee to study ways in which state agencies can be encouraged to assist small businesses to develop practices that comply with state law.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Economic Development
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 59

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 1997. The committee held a work session on February 27, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 18, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 24, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 8, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 19, 1997, making it Chapter 59 of the session laws. It took effect on May 19, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. D. Lawton (Belk 1) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 18, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB
  • February 27, 1997, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, RM202 :EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN
  • April 16, 1997, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Economic Development, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • April 24, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ17,P259
  • January 30, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/30/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • February 18, 1997: HEARING FEB18 10:00 RM202,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • February 27, 1997: SUBCOMMITTEE WORK SESS FEB27 1:00 RM202 :EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN
  • March 6, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR18 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
  • March 6, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0599>(NEW TITLE); HC36,P920-922
  • March 18, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ40A,P1167-1168 + HJ40C,P1253
  • March 27, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ECON DEV; SJ10,P182
  • April 16, 1997: HEARING APR16 03:00 RM103,LOB FOR: ECON DEV
  • April 21, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR APR24 (VOTE 7-0)
  • April 24, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ13,P249 + 273
  • May 7, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ63,P1802
  • May 8, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ16,P291
  • May 19, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/19/97 EFF: 05/19/97 CHAP.0059

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