SB 207 (1997): relative to a digital signature act.

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SB 207 (1997)

relative to a digital signature act.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 283

The Story

It was introduced on January 23, 1997 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 8–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 3, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 24, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 6, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 14–3. On May 20, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 197–138, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 21, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 19–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 28, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 28, 1997 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 19, 1997, making it Chapter 283 of the session laws. It took effect on August 18, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Rubens (SD5) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Hunt (Ches 10)
  • Rep. J. Bradley (Carr 8)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 18, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB
  • May 6, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, RM202,LOB FOR: EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN;
  • May 21, 1997, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Finance, RMS210-211,LOB

Votes

  • April 24, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 20, 1997, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 197, nays 138, passed
  • May 28, 1997, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 23, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC. DEPT. & ADMIN; SJ3, P47
  • February 18, 1997: HEARING FEB18 10:00 RM104,LOB FOR ED+A
  • March 27, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR *APR01 (VOTE 8-0)
  • March 27, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0794>; SC24,P8-9
  • March 31, 1997: *CHANGED TO APR03 DUE TO STORM
  • April 3, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE; SJ11,P190-191
  • April 21, 1997: FIN COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR24 (VOTE 6-0)
  • April 21, 1997: PROP FIN COMM AM<1060>; SC31,P13-14
  • April 23, 1997: 04/23/97 INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ57,P1663
  • April 24, 1997: FIN COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ13,P250-251 + 272
  • April 29, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 04/29/97 DUE ON 04/29/97
  • April 30, 1997: DEADLINE CHANGED TO 05/15/97, AM TO HOUSE RULES ADOPTED VV
  • May 6, 1997: HEARING MAY06 10:00 RM202,LOB FOR: EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN
  • May 14, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY20 (VOTE 14-3)
  • May 14, 1997: PROP COMM AM<1289>; HC62,P1799
  • May 20, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE DIV(197-138); HJ66,P1923
  • May 21, 1997: HEARING MAY21 11:30 RMS210-211,LOB FOR: FINANCE
  • May 22, 1997: FIN MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY28 (VOTE 19-0;CC)
  • May 22, 1997: PROP FIN COMM AM<1547>; HC65,P1888
  • May 28, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ70,P2010-2011 + 2032
  • May 28, 1997: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN J KING MA VV; SJ21,P459
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ23(II),P593
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ73,P2098
  • June 19, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/19/97 EFF: 08/18/97 CHAP.0283

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