HB 1434-LOCAL (1998): simplifying the charter amendment procedure for the purpose of establishing official ballot voting.
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HB 1434-LOCAL (1998)
simplifying the charter amendment procedure for the purpose of establishing official ballot voting.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Senate committee: Public Affairs
- Subject: Municipalities
- Chapter law: 343
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 1998 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 19, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 6, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On June 10, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 18, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 26, 1998, making it Chapter 343 of the session laws. It took effect on August 25, 1998.
Sponsors
- Rep. Dokmo (Hills 14) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Patten (Carr 9)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 10, 1998, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
- May 6, 1998, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM104,LOB
Votes
- June 10, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ3,P107
- January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/18/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
- February 10, 1998: HEARING FEB10 11:00 RM301,LOB FOR: M&CG
- February 13, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR05 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
- March 5, 1998: PASSED; HJ21,P1118 + 1168
- March 19, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ7,P162
- May 6, 1998: HEARING MAY06 10:30 RM104,LOB FOR: PUB AFFS
- June 9, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP JUN10 (VOTE 4-0)
- June 10, 1998: PASSED VV; SJ19,P570 + 605
- June 18, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ60,P2230
- June 18, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ20,P632
- June 26, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/26/98 EFF: 08/25/98 CHAP.0343