HB 545 (1997): making the term of the attorney general coterminous with that of the governor.

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HB 545 (1997)

making the term of the attorney general coterminous with that of the governor.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

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 20, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 18, 1997 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Below (Graf 13) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. A. Merrill (Straf 8)
  • Rep. Vachon (Straf 4)
  • Rep. Burling (Sull 1)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 1997, 1:45 PM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB RM202,LOB

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ17,P260
  • February 6, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/04/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • February 20, 1997: HEARING FEB20 01:45 RM202,LOB RM202,LOB FOR:EXEC DEPTS&ADMIN
  • March 12, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR18 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
  • March 18, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ40A,P1168

Laws It Would Change

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