SB 47-FN (1997): continuing the marital guardian ad litem recovery program in the unit of cost containment, office of the commissioner of administrative services.
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SB 47-FN (1997)
continuing the marital guardian ad litem recovery program in the unit of cost containment, office of the commissioner of administrative services.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 173
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On February 13, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On March 27, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on April 2, 1997 and was referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 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, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 29, 1997. The committee met in executive session on May 6, 1997 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 14, 1997 the House voted to pass it. 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 10, 1997, making it Chapter 173 of the session laws. It took effect on August 9, 1997.
Sponsors
- Sen. Podles (SD16) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Keans (Straf 16)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 5, 1997, 10:40 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103, ST HOUSE
- April 15, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM206,LOB
- April 29, 1997, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Finance, RMS210-211,LOB
- May 6, 1997, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, RM212,LOB
Votes
- March 27, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ2, P24
- February 5, 1997: HEARING FEB05 10:40 RM103, ST HOUSE FOR: JUD
- February 10, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR FEB13 (VOTE: 7-0)
- February 13, 1997: PASSED/ADOPTED & REFERRED TO FINANCE (RULE 24); SJ5, P71
- March 24, 1997: FIN COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAR27 (VOTE 5-0)
- March 27, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ10,P167 + 184
- April 2, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ47,P1452
- April 4, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 04/07/97 DUE ON 04/16/97
- April 15, 1997: HEARING APR15 10:00 RM206,LOB FOR: JUD
- April 16, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR23 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
- April 23, 1997: PASSED AND REF TO FINANCE; HJ54,P1624
- April 29, 1997: HEARING APR29 09:00 RMS210-211,LOB FOR: FINANCE
- May 6, 1997: DIV I EXEC SESS MAY06 10:00 RM212,LOB FOR: FINANCE
- May 7, 1997: FIN MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAY14 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
- May 14, 1997: PASSED; HJ63,P1808 + 1820
- May 28, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2042
- May 29, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ22,P494
- June 10, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/10/97 EFF: 08/09/97 CHAP.0173