HB 652 (1997): establishing a house committee to study certification of police and fire dispatchers.

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HB 652 (1997)

establishing a house committee to study certification of police and fire dispatchers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 91

The Story

It was introduced on January 29, 1997 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 1997 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 1997. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 30, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 7, 1997 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 28, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 3, 1997, making it Chapter 91 of the session laws. It took effect on August 2, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Pepino (Hills 40) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Buckley (Hills 44)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 18, 1997, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • April 15, 1997, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • April 30, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 7, 1997, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 29, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CRIM JUST & PSFTY; HJ17,P279
  • February 3, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/03/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • February 18, 1997: HEARING FEB18 11:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST
  • February 25, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR05 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
  • March 5, 1997: PASSED; HJ33,P767 + 811
  • March 13, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ8,P158
  • April 15, 1997: HEARING APR15 01:00 RM101,LOB FOR: TRANS
  • April 25, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR30
  • April 25, 1997: PROP COMM AM<1154>(NEW TITLE); SC33,P5
  • April 30, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ14,P277-278 + 280
  • May 7, 1997: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP DAVID WELCH MA VV; HJ60,P1713
  • May 20, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2002
  • May 28, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ21,P411
  • June 3, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/03/97 EFF: 08/02/97 CHAP.0091

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