HB 1233 (1998): relative to administrative attachment of regulatory boards and commissions.

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HB 1233 (1998)

relative to administrative attachment of regulatory boards and commissions.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 77

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 8, 1998. The committee held work sessions on January 20, 1998, January 27, 1998 and February 5, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 18, 1998 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 19, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 1998. The committee voted 5–1 to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 23, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 7, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 19, 1998, making it Chapter 77 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1998.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Steere (Ches 11) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Emerton (Hills 7)
  • Rep. Langer (Merr 11)
  • Rep. Robertson (Ches 18)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 8, 1998, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB
  • January 20, 1998, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB
  • January 27, 1998, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM202,LOB :ED&A (REP STICKNEY)
  • February 5, 1998, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, RM202,LOB :ED&A (REP STICKNEY)
  • April 16, 1998, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • April 23, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ3,P100
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/03/97 DUE ON 02/11/98
  • January 8, 1998: HEARING JAN08 11:00 RM202,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • January 20, 1998: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN20 9:30 RM202,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • January 27, 1998: SUBCOM WORK SESS JAN27 9:00 RM202,LOB :ED&A (REP STICKNEY)
  • February 5, 1998: SUBCOM WORK SESS FEB05 9:30 RM202,LOB :ED&A (REP STICKNEY)
  • February 9, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB18 (VOTE 18-0;CC)
  • February 9, 1998: PROP COMM AM<0528>; HC13,P609
  • February 18, 1998: PASSED WITH AM; HJ18,P935 + 1009
  • February 19, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ4,P103
  • April 16, 1998: HEARING APR16 2:30 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
  • April 20, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP APR23 (VOTE 5-1)
  • April 23, 1998: PASSED VV; SJ12,P298 + 306
  • May 7, 1998: ENROLLED: HJ42,P1679
  • May 7, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ14,P321
  • May 19, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/19/98 EFF: 07/01/98 CHAP.0077

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