HB 687 (1997): establishing an Alan B. Shepard park commission.

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HB 687 (1997)

establishing an Alan B. Shepard park commission.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 94

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 Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 1997. The committee held a work session on February 25, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 24, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 22, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 3, 1997, making it Chapter 94 of the session laws. It took effect on August 2, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. G. Katsakiores (Rock 13) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Langone (Rock 13)
  • Rep. Dowd (Rock 13)
  • Rep. P. Katsakiores (Rock 13)
  • Rep. Gleason (Rock 13)
  • Sen. Russman (SD19)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
  • February 25, 1997, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
  • April 17, 1997, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • April 24, 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 RES, REC & DEV; HJ17,P280
  • February 3, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/03/97 DUE ON 03/05/97
  • February 11, 1997: HEARING FEB11 10:00 RM305,LOB FOR: RR&D
  • February 13, 1997: //CANCELLED//SUBCOM WK SESS FEB20 2:00 RM 305LOB :RESOURCES
  • February 25, 1997: RESCHEDULED SUBCOM WK SESS FEB25 11:30 RM305,LOB FOR: RR&D
  • March 3, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR12 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
  • March 3, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0448>; HC32,P749
  • March 12, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ38,P1015 + 1109
  • March 13, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE & REC; SJ8,P155
  • March 24, 1997: //CANCELLED**STORM//HEARING APR03 02:15 RM102,LOB FOR: WILDLIF
  • April 1, 1997: **RESCHEDULED HEARING APR17 02:15 RM102,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
  • April 21, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR APR24 (VOTE 4-0)
  • April 24, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ13,P259 + 273
  • May 20, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ66,P1952
  • May 22, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ20,P410
  • June 3, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/03/97 EFF: 08/02/97* CHAP.0094

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