HB 640 (1997): establishing a committee to examine the feasibility of establishing a state of the art meteorological center at the former Pease Air Force Base.

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HB 640 (1997)

establishing a committee to examine the feasibility of establishing a state of the art meteorological center at the former Pease Air Force Base.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 29, 1997 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 18, 1997. On March 18, 1997 the House adopted “Special Order to 03/19/1997”. On March 19, 1997 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Varrell (Rock 9) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. J. McCarthy (Rock 24)
  • Rep. MacGillivray (Hills 21)
  • Rep. Cobbin (Graf 11)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 1997, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB

Votes

  • March 19, 1997, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 29, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ17,P279
  • February 3, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/03/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • February 13, 1997: HEARING FEB13 02:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • March 10, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR18 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
  • March 18, 1997: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP VARRELL; HJ40A,P1133
  • March 18, 1997: SPECIAL ORDER TO MAR19, SPKR WITHOUT OBJECTION; HJ40C,P1252
  • March 19, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ42,P1311

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