HB 111-FN (1998): establishing a committee to study the preservation of and access to records of legislation in the state archives.

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HB 111-FN (1998)

establishing a committee to study the preservation of and access to records of legislation in the state archives.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Legislative Administration
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 36

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1997 and referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 26, 1997 the bill was referred to the Legislative Administration committee. The committee held work sessions on October 8, 1997 and October 15, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 7, 1998 the House voted to pass it with changes as part of its consent calendar, which it adopted on a roll call 248–8. It crossed to the Senate on January 29, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held public hearings on March 12, 1998 and March 19, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 16, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 23, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 5, 1998, making it Chapter 36 of the session laws. It took effect on May 5, 1998.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Whittemore (Merr 13) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Martin (Hills 34)
  • Rep. Wall (Straf 9)
  • Rep. Dickinson (Carr 2)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 1997, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Legislative Administration, RM307,LOB
  • October 8, 1997, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Legislative Administration, RM307,LOB :LEG ADMIN
  • October 15, 1997, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Legislative Administration, RM307,LOB
  • March 12, 1998, 3:45 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, RM103,LOB
  • March 19, 1998, 3:45 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • April 16, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO LEG ADMIN; HJ10,P154
  • January 8, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/07/97 DUE ON 03/05/97
  • January 22, 1997: HEARING JAN22 10:30 RM307,LOB FOR: LEG ADMIN
  • February 3, 1997: (SUBCOM: REPS BURLING, CARSON & AMIDON)
  • February 18, 1997: MAJ REPORT RE-REF FOR FEB26 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
  • February 26, 1997: RE-REFERRED TO LEG ADMIN; HJ29,P586
  • October 8, 1997: RE-REFER SUBCOM WORK SESS OCT08 11:00 RM307,LOB :LEG ADMIN
  • October 15, 1997: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESS OCT15 10:00 RM307,LOB FOR: LEG ADMIN
  • October 15, 1997: RE-REF MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR 1998 SESSION (VOTE 11-0;CC)
  • October 15, 1997: PROP RE-REF MAJ AM<0121>(NEW TITLE); HC98,P2418
  • January 7, 1998: PASSED WITH AM/CONSENT CAL RC(248-8); HJ3,P171 + HJ3A,P218
  • January 29, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INTERNAL AFFAIRS; SJ2,P24
  • March 12, 1998: HEARING MAR12 3:45 RM103,LOB FOR: INTERNAL AFFS
  • March 19, 1998: CONTINUED HEARING MAR19 3:45 RM103,LOB FOR: INT AFFS
  • April 13, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP APR16 (VOTE 5-0)
  • April 16, 1998: PASSED VV; SJ11,P289 + 294
  • April 23, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ38,P1587
  • April 23, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ12,P296
  • May 5, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/05/98 EFF: 05/05/98 CHAP.0036

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