HB 1640-FN (1998): prohibiting the use of public resources for political purposes.

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HB 1640-FN (1998)

prohibiting the use of public resources for political purposes.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 1998. The committee held work sessions on February 11, 1998 and February 17, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends by a vote of 15–3. On March 5, 1998 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 14 to 0.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Root (Graf 8) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Colburn (Merr 12)
  • Rep. Alger (Graf 9)
  • Rep. Christiansen (Hills 23)
  • Rep. Larrabee (Merr 9)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 1998, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB
  • February 11, 1998, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM202,LOB :ED&A
  • February 17, 1998, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, RM202,LOB :ED&A (REP PILLIOD)

Votes

  • March 5, 1998, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ3,P115
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/23/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
  • January 28, 1998: HEARING JAN28 11:30 RM202,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • February 11, 1998: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB11 11:00 RM202,LOB :ED&A
  • February 17, 1998: SUBCOM WORK SESS FEB17 9:30 RM202,LOB :ED&A (REP PILLIOD)
  • February 18, 1998: MAJ REPORT REF FOR STUDY FOR MAR05 (VOTE 15-3)
  • March 5, 1998: REFERRED TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN FOR INTERIM STUDY VV; HJ21,P1153
  • October 21, 1998: INT STUDY REPT: NOT REC FOR LEGIS IN 1999 (VOTE 14-0)

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