SB 327-LOCAL (1998): allowing local political subdivisions to adopt biennial budgets.
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SB 327-LOCAL (1998)
allowing local political subdivisions to adopt biennial budgets.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Senate committee: Public Affairs
- Subject: Taxes - Local
- Chapter law: 54
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, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On January 29, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 18, 1998 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 4, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 9, 1998 the House voted to pass it. 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 54 of the session laws. It took effect on April 1, 1998.
Sponsors
- Sen. Danais (SD20) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Podles (SD16)
- Sen. J. King (SD18)
- Rep. Anderson (Merr 7)
- Rep. Dokmo (Hills 14)
- Rep. Boutin (Hills 37)
- Rep. Fraser (Merr 21)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 14, 1998, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM104,LOB
- March 4, 1998, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
Votes
- January 29, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ1,P3
- January 14, 1998: HEARING JAN14 11:15 RM104,LOB FOR: PUB AFFS
- January 26, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP JAN29 (VOTE: 4-0)
- January 29, 1998: PASSED VV; SJ2,P32 + 37
- February 18, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ21,P1078
- February 24, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/03/98 DUE ON 04/15/98
- March 4, 1998: HEARING MAR04 10:00 RM301,LOB FOR: M&CG
- March 23, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR09 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
- April 9, 1998: PASSED; HJ34,P1465 + 1478
- April 23, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ12,P297
- April 23, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ38,P1587
- May 5, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/05/98 EFF: 04/01/98 CHAP.0054