HB 1399-FN (1998): revising certain information required in the state operating budget.

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HB 1399-FN (1998)

revising certain information required in the state operating budget.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Finance
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 115

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 22–0. On March 5, 1998 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 19, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On May 7, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 2, 1998, making it Chapter 115 of the session laws. It took effect on June 2, 1998.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Allen (Hills 1) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 1998, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Finance, RMS210-211,LOB
  • April 16, 1998, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Finance, RM103,ST HOUSE

Votes

  • March 5, 1998, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 7, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO FINANCE; HJ3,P106
  • January 26, 1998: HEARING JAN26 1:30 RMS210-211,LOB FOR: FINANCE
  • February 19, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR05 (VOTE 22-0)
  • February 19, 1998: PROP COMM AM<0906>; HC16,P801
  • March 5, 1998: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ21,P1156 + 1169
  • March 19, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO FINANCE; SJ7,P161
  • April 16, 1998: HEARING APR16 2:00 RM103,ST HOUSE FOR: FINANCE
  • May 4, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP MAY07 (VOTE 6-0)
  • May 7, 1998: PASSED VV; SJ14,P334 + 338
  • May 20, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ48,P1974
  • May 21, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ16,P375
  • June 2, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/02/98 EFF: 06/02/98 CHAP.0115

Laws It Would Change

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