HB 1592-LOCAL (1998): relative to the enhanced 911 data base.

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HB 1592-LOCAL (1998)

relative to the enhanced 911 data base.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 51

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 12, 1998 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 12, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 3–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 9, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 23, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 5, 1998, making it Chapter 51 of the session laws. It took effect on July 4, 1998.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Patten (Carr 9) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Dokmo (Hills 14)
  • Rep. MacGillivray (Hills 21)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 1998, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • April 1, 1998, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • April 9, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CRIM JUST & PSFTY; HJ3,P113
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/18/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
  • January 20, 1998: HEARING JAN20 2:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST
  • February 5, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB12 (VOTE 13-0;CC)
  • February 5, 1998: PROP COMM AM<0426>; HC11,P511-512
  • February 12, 1998: PASSED WITH AM; HJ15,P717-718 + 769
  • February 12, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ3,P93
  • April 1, 1998: HEARING APR01 10:15 RM104,LOB FOR: PUB AFFS
  • April 6, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP APR09 (VOTE 3-0)
  • April 9, 1998: PASSED VV; SJ10,P259 + 272
  • April 23, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ38,P1587
  • April 23, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ12,P297
  • May 5, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/05/98 EFF: 07/04/98 CHAP.0051

Laws It Would Change

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