HB 572-FN (1997): relative to town, city, and county treasurers and to the state treasurer.

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HB 572-FN (1997)

relative to town, city, and county treasurers and to the state treasurer.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 208

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 25, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes, 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 with changes unanimously, 21–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 2, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 10, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 28, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On May 20, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 18, 1997, making it Chapter 208 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Dyer (Hills 8) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 18, 1997, 11:15 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB
  • February 25, 1997, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB
  • March 17, 1997, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM212,LOB
  • April 28, 1997, 10:10 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • May 20, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ17 , P261
  • January 10, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/10/97 DUE ON 03/05/97
  • February 18, 1997: HEARING FEB18 11:15 RM202,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • February 25, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB25 09:30 RM202,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • March 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR12 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • March 4, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0405>; HC32,P711
  • March 12, 1997: PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE; HJ38,P1009
  • March 17, 1997: SUBCOM WORK & EXEC SESS MAR17 01:00 RM212,LOB FOR: FIN DIV I
  • March 26, 1997: MAJ FIN REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR02 (VOTE 21-0;CC)
  • March 26, 1997: PROP FIN COMM AM<0764>; HC43,P1333
  • April 2, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ47,P1430 + 1451
  • April 10, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ12,P240
  • April 28, 1997: HEARING APR28 10:10 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
  • May 15, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAY20 (VOTE 5-0)
  • May 20, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ19,P347 + 386
  • May 29, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ22,P497
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ73,P2073
  • June 18, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/18/97 EFF: 07/01/97* CHAP.0208

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