HB 1326 (1998): relative to applications for exemption to the state hiring delay.

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HB 1326 (1998)

relative to applications for exemption to the state hiring delay.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Finance
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 79

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 1998 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 19, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 30, 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 79 of the session laws. It took effect on July 18, 1998.

Sponsors

  • Rep. F. Torr (Straf 12) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 1998, 3:00 PM: hearing, House Finance, RMS210-211,LOB
  • April 23, 1998, 3:30 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • April 30, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO FINANCE; HJ3,P104
  • January 8, 1998: //CANCELLED// HEARING JAN21 3:00 RMS210-211,LOB FOR: FINANCE
  • February 11, 1998: RESCHEDULED HEARING FEB11 3:00 RMS210-211,LOB FOR: FINANCE
  • February 17, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR05 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
  • February 17, 1998: PROP COMM AM<0832>; HC16,P798
  • March 5, 1998: PASSED WITH AM; HJ21,P1104-1105 + 1168
  • March 19, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INTERNAL AFFAIRS; SJ7,P161
  • April 23, 1998: HEARING APR23 3:30 RM103,LOB FOR: INTERNAL AFFAIRS
  • April 27, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP APR30 (VOTE 5-0)
  • April 30, 1998: PASSED VV; SJ13,P313 + 319
  • May 7, 1998: ENROLLED: HJ42,P1679
  • May 7, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ14,P322
  • May 19, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/19/98 EFF: 07/18/98 CHAP.0079

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