SB 103 (1997): establishing a committee to study issues relating to the licensing of child day care centers.

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SB 103 (1997)

establishing a committee to study issues relating to the licensing of child day care centers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 64

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 8–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On February 6, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 19, 1997 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 13, 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 April 23, 1997 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 8, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 19, 1997, making it Chapter 64 of the session laws. It took effect on July 18, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Gordon (SD2) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. D. Wheeler (SD11)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 1997, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB
  • March 13, 1997, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB

Votes

  • February 6, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ2, P28
  • January 23, 1997: HEARING JAN23 02:00 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
  • February 4, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR FEB 6 (VOTE 8-0)
  • February 6, 1997: PASSED/ADOPTED VV; SJ4, P54 & 66
  • February 19, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO HEALTH HS&EA; HJ29,P578
  • February 25, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/25/97 DUE ON 04/29/97
  • March 13, 1997: HEARING MAR13 09:30 RM205,LOB FOR: HEALTH
  • April 3, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR23 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
  • April 23, 1997: PASSED; HJ54,P1624 + 1631
  • May 7, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ60,P1713
  • May 8, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ16,P290
  • May 19, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/19/97 EFF: 07/18/97 CHAP.0064

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