HB 494-FN-A (1999): making an appropriation to the department of cultural resources for the purpose of funding participation of the state in the Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife.

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HB 494-FN-A (1999)

making an appropriation to the department of cultural resources for the purpose of funding participation of the state in the Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Finance
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 128

The Story

It was introduced on January 28, 1999 and referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 17, 1999. The committee held a work session on March 24, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 24–0. On April 1, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 14, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 21, 1999. The bill was enrolled on May 25, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 27, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 27, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 10, 1999, making it Chapter 128 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 17, 1999, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Finance, Rms210-211,LOB
  • March 24, 1999, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, Rm212,LOB
  • May 21, 1999, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 103

Votes

  • April 1, 1999, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 27, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 28, 1999: Introduced and ref to Finance; HJ18, p272
  • March 17, 1999: Hearing Mar 17 1:00 Rms210-211,LOB
  • March 24, 1999: Div1 Subcom work session Mar 24 10:30 Rm212,LOB
  • March 24, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 1 (vote 24-0;Reg)
  • March 24, 1999: Prop Comm Am{0544}; HC31, p663
  • April 1, 1999: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ37, p766 + 791
  • April 14, 1999: Introduction and referring to Finance
  • May 21, 1999: Hearing, 5/21/99, Room 103, SH, 11:30 a.m
  • May 25, 1999: 5/25/1999 Enrolled; HJ62, p1640
  • May 26, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 5/27/99
  • May 27, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 27, 1999: Enrolled
  • June 10, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 6/10/1999 Eff: 7/1/1999 Chap.0128

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