HB 245-FN (1999): relative to fees and appropriations to the division of safety services.
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HB 245-FN (1999)
relative to fees and appropriations to the division of safety services.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1999-2000
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Environment - Conservation
- Chapter law: 193
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 1999 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 1999. The committee held work sessions on January 26, 1999 and February 3, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 16, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 18, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 15, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 13, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 8, 1999 the Senate adopted “Division”. On June 8, 1999 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On June 17, 1999 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote 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 bill was enrolled on June 29, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 6, 1999, making it Chapter 193 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1999.
Sponsors
- Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 9) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Howard Dickinson (R - Carr 2)
- Rep. Robert Letourneau (R - Rock 13)
- Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 18)
- Rep. M. Whalley (Merr 5)
- Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD3)
- Sen. Debora Pignatelli (D - SD13)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 19, 1999, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, Rm305,LOB
- January 26, 1999, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, Rm305,LOB
- February 3, 1999, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, Rm305,LOB
- April 6, 1999, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104
Votes
- April 15, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 13, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- June 8, 1999, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
- June 17, 1999, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 1999: Introduced and ref to Res, Rec & Dev; HJ12, p152
- January 12, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 1/12/99 due on E f
- January 19, 1999: Hearing Jan 19 1:15 Rm305,LOB
- January 26, 1999: Subcom work session Jan 26 11:00 Rm305,LOB
- February 3, 1999: Subcom work session Feb 03 2:00 Rm305,LOB
- February 11, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 16 (vote 14-0;CC)
- February 11, 1999: Prop Comm Am {0104}; HC17,p265-266
- February 16, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ20, p307-308 + 329
- February 18, 1999: Introduction and referring to Transportation
- April 6, 1999: Hearing, 4/6/99, Room 104, LOB, 2:45 p.m
- April 13, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 4/14/99
- April 15, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA ,VV, Rule 24, (Refer to Finance)
- May 12, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 5/13/99
- May 13, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
- May 18, 1999: Sen. Klemm Served Notice of Reconsideration
- June 8, 1999: Sen. Pignatelli Moved Motion of Reconsideration, Division11Y-9N, MA
- June 8, 1999: Sen. Pignatelli Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
- June 17, 1999: Sen. Pignatelli Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV, Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
- June 23, 1999: Enrolled Amendment {1796}, adopted; HJ74, p1987
- June 24, 1999: Enrolled Amendment (1796), MA, VV
- June 29, 1999: Enrolled; HJ75, p1991
- June 29, 1999: Enrolled
- July 6, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/6/1999 Eff: 7/1/1999* Chap. 0193
- July 6, 1999: *Multiple Effective Dates, see Chapter