HB 1538-FN-A (1998): extending the reporting date for the committee to study judicial pensions, increasing the duties of the committee, and making an appropriation therefor.

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HB 1538-FN-A (1998)

extending the reporting date for the committee to study judicial pensions, increasing the duties of the committee, and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 84

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 12, 1998 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 12, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 11, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 23, 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 84 of the session laws. It took effect on May 19, 1998.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Dyer (Hills 8) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Kurk (Hills 5)
  • Rep. Wheeler (Hills 7)
  • Sen. Roberge (SD9)
  • Sen. Fraser (SD4)
  • Sen. Podles (SD16)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 1998, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
  • March 11, 1998, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • April 23, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ3,P111
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/18/97 DUE ON 02/11/98
  • February 3, 1998: HEARING FEB03 10:15 RM208,LOB FOR: JUD & FL
  • February 4, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB12 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
  • February 12, 1998: PASSED; HJ15,P727 + 769
  • February 12, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE; SJ3,P93
  • March 11, 1998: HEARING MAR11 10:00 RM101,LOB FOR: INSUR
  • April 20, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP APR23 (VOTE 6-0)
  • April 23, 1998: PASSED VV; SJ12,P300 + 306
  • May 7, 1998: ENROLLED: HJ42,P1679
  • May 7, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ14,P321
  • May 19, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/19/98 EFF: 05/19/98 CHAP.0084

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