HB 622-FN (1997): relative to legislative approval of settlements of court claims against the state.
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HB 622-FN (1997)
relative to legislative approval of settlements of court claims against the state.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Legislative Administration
- Senate committee: Internal Affairs
- Subject: Legislature
- Chapter law: 153
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 Legislative Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 1997. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House send it back to committee, by a vote of 9–5. On March 5, 1997 the House adopted “Recommit” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on March 10, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 10–2. On March 18, 1997 the House adopted “Special Order to 03/19/1997”. On March 19, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 6, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On May 13, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 1997, making it Chapter 153 of the session laws. It took effect on August 8, 1997.
Sponsors
- Rep. Kurk (Hills 5) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Hess (Merr 11)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 18, 1997, 11:00 AM: hearing, RM307,LOB :LEG ADMIN
- March 10, 1997, 1:00 PM: work session, House Legislative Administration, RM307,LOB
- May 6, 1997, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, RM103,LOB
Votes
- March 5, 1997, House: Recommit — voice vote, passed
- March 19, 1997, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 13, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — 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 REF TO LEG ADMIN; HJ17,P277
- February 6, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/06/97 DUE ON 03/13/97* (*CHG'D ON 3/6)
- February 18, 1997: HEARING FEB18 11:00 RM307,LOB :LEG ADMIN
- February 27, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR05 (VOTE 9-5)
- February 27, 1997: MIN REPORT RE-REF
- February 27, 1997: PROP MAJ AM<0484>; HC28,P575
- March 5, 1997: RECOMMITTED TO LEG ADMIN, REP LOZEAU MA VV; HJ33,P803
- March 10, 1997: WORK SESSION MAR10 01:00 RM307,LOB FOR: LEG ADMIN
- March 10, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR18 (VOTE 10-2)
- March 10, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0693>(NEW TITLE); HC36,P936
- March 18, 1997: SPECIAL ORDER TO MAR19, SPKR WITHOUT OBJECTION; HJ40C,P1252
- March 19, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ42,P1287-1288 + 1315
- March 27, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INTERNAL AFFAIRS; SJ10,P182
- May 6, 1997: HEARING MAY06 02:00 RM103,LOB FOR: INT AFFS <NOTE TIME CHANGE>
- May 8, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAY13 (VOTE 4-0)
- May 13, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ17,P313 + 317
- May 20, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2002
- May 29, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ22,P492
- June 9, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/09/97 EFF: 08/08/97 CHAP.0153