SB 307 (1998): relative to the display of the POW-MIA flag.

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SB 307 (1998)

relative to the display of the POW-MIA flag.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Military & Veterans' Affairs
  • Chapter law: 6

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On January 29, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 18, 1998 and was referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 11, 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 19, 1998 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on March 26, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on March 26, 1998, making it Chapter 6 of the session laws. It took effect on May 25, 1998.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Johnson (SD3) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Barnes (SD17)
  • Rep. Rubin (Rock 25)
  • Rep. J. Flanders (Rock 18)
  • Rep. Fields (Hills 18)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 1998, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM104,LOB
  • March 11, 1998, 9:30 AM: hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, RM301,LOB

Votes

  • January 29, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ1,P2
  • January 14, 1998: HEARING JAN14 10:15 RM104,LOB FOR: PUB AFFS
  • January 26, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP/AM JAN29 (VOTE: 6-0)
  • January 26, 1998: PROP COMM AM<0314>; SC6,P5-6
  • January 29, 1998: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ2,P32 + 37
  • February 18, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ST-FED RED & VETS; HJ21,P1077
  • February 24, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/03/98 DUE ON 04/15/98
  • March 11, 1998: HEARING MAR11 9:30 RM301,LOB FOR: ST-FED REL
  • March 11, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR19 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
  • March 19, 1998: PASSED; HJ27,P1327 + 1330
  • March 25, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ34,P1459
  • March 26, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ8,P185
  • March 26, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 03/26/98 EFF: 05/25/98 CHAP.0006

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