HB 722-FN (1997): opting the state out of a provision of federal law relating to benefits for persons convicted of drug-related offenses.
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HB 722-FN (1997)
opting the state out of a provision of federal law relating to benefits for persons convicted of drug-related offenses.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 157
The Story
It was introduced on January 29, 1997 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 25, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 15–0. On March 5, 1997 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 1997. The committee voted 6–2 to recommend that the Senate pass it. On May 20, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 17–7. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 1997, making it Chapter 157 of the session laws. It took effect on August 8, 1997.
Sponsors
- Rep. Manning (Ches 9) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Ferguson (Hills 13)
- Rep. Wallner (Merr 24)
- Rep. Amidon (Hills 9)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 25, 1997, 11:00 AM: hearing, RM205,LOB :HEALTH &HS&EA
- March 26, 1997, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,ST HOUSE
Votes
- March 5, 1997, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 29, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REFERRED TO HEALTH HS&EA; HJ17,P282
- February 11, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/11/97 DUE ON 3/05/97
- February 25, 1997: HEARING FEB25 11:00 RM205,LOB :HEALTH &HS&EA
- February 25, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR05 (VOTE 15-0)
- March 5, 1997: PASSED VV; HJ33,P795 + 811
- March 13, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ8,P158
- March 26, 1997: HEARING MAR26 10:15 RM103,ST HOUSE FOR: JUDICIARY
- May 15, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAY20 (VOTE 6-2)
- May 20, 1997: PASSED RC(17-7); SJ19,P363 + 386
- May 28, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2042
- May 29, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ22,P494
- June 9, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/09/97 EFF: 08/08/97 CHAP.0157