HB 639 (1997): relative to the term of office of any person appointed by the governor and council between a general election and the expiration of the term of a governor who was not reelected.

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HB 639 (1997)

relative to the term of office of any person appointed by the governor and council between a general election and the expiration of the term of a governor who was not reelected.

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

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 Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 14–5. On March 18, 1997 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Below (Graf 13) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. A. Merrill (Straf 8)
  • Rep. Vachon (Straf 4)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)
  • Sen. Pignatelli (SD13)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB

Votes

  • March 18, 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 REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ17,P279
  • February 3, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/03/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • February 19, 1997: HEARING FEB19 10:00 RM202,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • March 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR18 (VOTE 14-5)
  • March 18, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ40C,P1234

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