SB 110-LOCAL (1997): allowing the Coos county convention to revise the compensation of the county sheriff.

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SB 110-LOCAL (1997)

allowing the Coos county convention to revise the compensation of the county sheriff.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Counties
  • Chapter law: 65

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, 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 Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 1997. The committee met in executive session on March 26, 1997 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 15–0, 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 65 of the session laws. It took effect on May 19, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Sen. F. King (SD1) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Horton (Coos 3)
  • Rep. L. Pratt (Coos 4)
  • Rep. Tholl (Coos 5)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 1997, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM 104, LOB
  • March 20, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • March 26, 1997, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB

Votes

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

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ2, P32
  • January 29, 1997: HEARING JAN 29 11:00 RM 104, LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • February 4, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR FEB 6 (VOTE 7-0)
  • February 6, 1997: PASSED/ADOPTED VV; SJ4, P60 & 66
  • February 19, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ29,P578
  • February 25, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/25/97 DUE ON 04/29/97
  • March 20, 1997: HEARING MAR20 10:00 RM301,LOB FOR: M&CG
  • March 26, 1997: EXEC SESS MAR26 10:00 RM301,LOB FOR: M&CG
  • April 3, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR23 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • April 23, 1997: PASSED; HJ54,P1625 + 1631
  • May 7, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ60,P1713
  • May 8, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ16,P290
  • May 19, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/19/97 EFF: 05/19/97 CHAP.0065

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