HB 1375 (1998): establishing a legislative accountability act, requiring that certain laws apply to the legislature.

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HB 1375 (1998)

establishing a legislative accountability act, requiring that certain laws apply to the legislature.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Legislative Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 1998. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 9–4. On January 29, 1998 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 206–130.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Cushing (Rock 22) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 1998, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Legislative Administration, RM307,LOB

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO LEG ADMIN; HJ3,P105
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/18/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
  • January 13, 1998: HEARING JAN13 2:00 RM307,LOB FOR: LEG ADMIN
  • January 21, 1998: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR JAN29 (VOTE 9-4)
  • January 21, 1998: MIN REPORT OTP
  • January 29, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED RC(206-130); HJ10,P449-451

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