HB 1447-LOCAL (1998): relative to approval by the legislative body of cost items in a collective bargaining agreement.
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HB 1447-LOCAL (1998)
relative to approval by the legislative body of cost items in a collective bargaining agreement.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Senate committee: Public Affairs
- Subject: Municipalities
- Chapter law: 205
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 3, 1998. The committee held a work session on February 13, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 12–0, 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, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On May 28, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 18, 1998, making it Chapter 205 of the session laws. It took effect on August 17, 1998.
Sponsors
- Rep. Goulet (Hills 15) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. A. Pelletier (Straf 12)
- Sen. Roberge (SD9)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 3, 1998, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
- February 13, 1998, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
- May 6, 1998, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM104,LOB
Votes
- May 28, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ3,P108
- January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/18/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
- February 3, 1998: HEARING FEB03 2:00 RM301,LOB FOR: M&CG <NOTE TIME CHANGE>
- February 13, 1998: SUBCOM WORK SESS FEB13 11:00 RM301,LOB FOR: M&CG
- February 13, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR05 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
- March 5, 1998: PASSED; HJ21,P1118 + 1168
- March 19, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ7,P162
- May 6, 1998: HEARING MAY06 11:00 RM104,LOB FOR: PUB AFFS
- May 26, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP MAY28 (VOTE 7-0)
- May 28, 1998: PASSED VV; SJ17,P455 + 467
- June 4, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ57,P2135
- June 10, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ19,P529
- June 18, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/18/98 EFF: 08/17/98 CHAP.0205