HB 1-A (1999): making appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2000, and June 30, 2001.

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HB 1-A (1999)

making appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2000, and June 30, 2001.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Finance
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 159

The Story

It was introduced on February 16, 1999 and referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 1999. The committee held a work session on April 20, 1999. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 15–10. On June 22, 1999 the House adopted “Susp Rules to consider” on a voice vote. On June 22, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 193–161. On June 22, 1999 the House failed “Hager moved to Reconsider” on a voice vote. On June 22, 1999 the Senate adopted “Sen. Klemm Susp. Rules for Intro.” on a voice vote. On June 22, 1999 the Senate adopted “rpt in the calendar” on a voice vote. On June 22, 1999 the Senate adopted “Senator Hollingworth moved Ought to pass” on a voice vote 20–4 and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 28, 1999, making it Chapter 159 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • April 5, 1999, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Finance, -5:00p.m. & 7:00 - 10:00p.m
  • April 20, 1999, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, Rm209,LOB

Votes

  • June 22, 1999, House: Susp Rules to consider — voice vote, passed
  • June 22, 1999, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 193, nays 161, passed
  • June 22, 1999, House: Hager moved to Reconsider — voice vote, failed
  • June 22, 1999, Senate: Sen. Klemm Susp. Rules for Intro. — voice vote, passed
  • June 22, 1999, Senate: rpt in the calendar — voice vote, passed
  • June 22, 1999, Senate: Senator Hollingworth moved Ought to pass — yeas 20, nays 4, passed
  • June 22, 1999, Senate: Ought to PassFrancoeur/Pignatelli — yeas 20, nays 4, passed
  • June 22, 1999, House: FINANCE COMMITTEE MAJORITY AMENDMENT[1657] — yeas 153, nays 197, failed
  • June 22, 1999, House: REPS HAGER & BURLING FLOOR AMENDMENT[1715] — yeas 189, nays 165, passed

The Docket

  • February 16, 1999: Introduced and ref to Finance; HJ25, p470
  • April 5, 1999: Hearing Apr 5 1:00-5:00p.m. & 7:00 - 10:00p.m
  • April 20, 1999: DivII Subcom work sess Apr 20 9:00 Rm209,LOB
  • June 17, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for June 22 (vote 15-10)
  • June 17, 1999: Prop Maj Comm Am{1657}; HC65, Entire
  • June 17, 1999: Min Report OTP
  • June 21, 1999: Reps Hager & Burling Prop Fl Am{1715}; HC66, p1731-1735
  • June 22, 1999: Reps Chandler & Burling Susp Rules to consider, MA 2/3VV; Am{1657}, AL RC(153-197)
  • June 22, 1999: Reps Hager & Burling Fl Am{1715}, AA RC(189-165); OTP/AM, MA DIV(193-161)
  • June 22, 1999: Hager moved to Reconsider, ML VV; HJ73, p1885-1892 + 1931
  • June 22, 1999: Sen. Klemm Susp. Rules for Intro., 2/3 nec., MA, VV
  • June 22, 1999: Sen. F. King Susp. Rules for ref. to committee, rpt in the calendar; 2/3 nec. MA, VV
  • June 22, 1999: Senator Hollingworth moved Ought to pass, RC 20Y - 4N, MA, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 23, 1999: Enrolled; HJ74, p1984
  • June 24, 1999: Enrolled
  • June 28, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 6/28/1999 Eff: 7/1/1999 Chap. 0159

Related Bills

  • HB 1-A (2001): making appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for fiscal years ending June 30, 2002 and June 30, 2003.

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