SB 164 (1997): establishing a committee to study the establishment of a registry for intellectual property.

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SB 164 (1997)

establishing a committee to study the establishment of a registry for intellectual property.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 76

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 February 6, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 8–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 13, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 19, 1997 and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 30, 1997 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 14, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 21, 1997, making it Chapter 76 of the session laws. It took effect on May 21, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Gordon (SD2) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • April 2, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB

Votes

  • February 13, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ2, P36
  • February 6, 1997: HEARING FEB 6, RM 104, LOB FOR: ED&A
  • February 10, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB13 (VOTE: 8-0)
  • February 13, 1997: PROP COMM AMEND<0211>; SC13, P6
  • February 13, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM VV; SJ5, P70 & 79
  • February 19, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ29,P579
  • February 25, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/25/97 DUE ON 04/29/97
  • April 2, 1997: HEARING APR02 10:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • April 23, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR30 (VOTE 13-0;CC)
  • April 30, 1997: PASSED; HJ57,P1666 + 1669
  • May 13, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ17,P316
  • May 14, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ63,P1804
  • May 21, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/21/97 EFF: 05/21/97 CHAP.0076

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