HB 714 (1997): deleting certain duties of the secretary of state relative to the state treasurer's insurance bond and accounts of bonds issued by the state treasurer.

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HB 714 (1997)

deleting certain duties of the secretary of state relative to the state treasurer's insurance bond and accounts of bonds issued by the state treasurer.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Finance
  • Senate committee: Banks
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 95

The Story

It was introduced on January 29, 1997 and referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 24, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 20–0, 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 Banks committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 22, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 3–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 30, 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 95 of the session laws. It took effect on August 2, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Flanagan (Rock 14) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 24, 1997, 1:30 PM: hearing, RMS210-211 :FINANCE
  • April 22, 1997, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Banks, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • April 30, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 29, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REFERRED TO FINANCE; HJ17,P281
  • February 6, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/04/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • February 24, 1997: HEARING FEB24 1:30 RMS210-211 :FINANCE
  • March 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR12 (VOTE 20-0;CC)
  • March 4, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0417>(NEW TITLE); HC32,P751
  • March 12, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ38A,P1085 + 1110
  • March 13, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO BANKS; SJ8,P155
  • April 22, 1997: HEARING APR22 03:00 RM102,LOB FOR: BANKS
  • April 25, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR APR30 (VOTE 3-0)
  • April 30, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ14,P275 + 280
  • 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.0095

Laws It Would Change

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