HB 601-FN-A (1997): to develop a statewide technology program for educational institutions and establishing a 5 percent tax on video rentals to fund the program.
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HB 601-FN-A (1997)
to develop a statewide technology program for educational institutions and establishing a 5 percent tax on video rentals to fund the program.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Education
- Subject: Housing
The Story
On January 29, 1997 the House adopted “Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997”, on a motion by Rep. Wheeler & Burling. It was introduced on January 29, 1997 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 27, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 14–5. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. M. Fuller Clark (Rock 36) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Vaughn (Rock 35)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 27, 1997, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB
Votes
- March 12, 1997, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 29, 1997: REPS WHEELER & BURLING SUSP RULES FOR INTRO ON LEGIS SIGNED OFF AFTER JAN 17, MA 2/3VV; HJ17,P275
- January 29, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REFERRED TO EDUCATION; HJ17,P276
- February 6, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/04/97 DUE ON 03/05/97
- February 27, 1997: HEARING FEB27 02:30 RM207,LOB FOR: EDUC
- March 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR12 (VOTE 14-5)
- March 12, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ38,P1031