HB 535 (1999): establishing a committee to study the department of resources and economic development.

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HB 535 (1999)

establishing a committee to study the department of resources and economic development.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Energy and Economic Development
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 92

The Story

It was introduced on January 28, 1999 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 1999. The committee held work sessions on March 16, 1999, March 23, 1999, March 31, 1999, April 6, 1999 and April 13, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 22, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 29, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 18, 1999. The minority of the committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 20, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote 16–7 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 3, 1999, making it Chapter 92 of the session laws. It took effect on June 3, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 1999, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB
  • March 16, 1999, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB
  • March 23, 1999, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB
  • March 31, 1999, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB
  • April 6, 1999, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB
  • April 13, 1999, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB
  • May 18, 1999, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, SH 105-A

Votes

  • May 20, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 16, nays 7, passed
  • May 20, 1999, Senate: Ought to PassFraser/Francoeur — yeas 16, nays 7, passed

The Docket

  • January 28, 1999: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin; HJ18, p273
  • February 5, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/5/1999 due on
  • March 3, 1999: Hearing Mar 3 11:30 Rm202,LOB
  • March 16, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 16 2:30 Rm202,LOB
  • March 23, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 23 1:00 Rm202,LOB
  • March 30, 1999: ==CANCELLED==Subcom work session Mar 30 1:30 Rm202,LOB
  • March 31, 1999: Rescheduled Subcom work session Mar 31 2:30 Rm202,LOB
  • April 6, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 6 1:30 Rm202,LOB
  • April 13, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 13 2:30 Rm202,LOB
  • April 14, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr22 (Vote 13-0;CC)
  • April 14, 1999: Prop Comm Am{0794}(New Title); HC39, p878-879
  • April 22, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ44, p1064-1065 + 1090
  • April 29, 1999: Introduction and referring to Energy & Economic Development
  • May 18, 1999: Hearing, 5/18/99, Room 105-A, SH 2:45 p.m
  • May 19, 1999: Commitee Majority Report, Ought to Pass, 5/20/99
  • May 19, 1999: Committee Minority Report, Inexpedient to Legislate, 5/20/99
  • May 20, 1999: Ought to Pass, RC 16Y-7N, MA, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 25, 1999: Enrolled; HJ58, p1583
  • May 27, 1999: Enrolled
  • June 3, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 6/3/1999 Eff: 6/3/1999 Chap. 0092
  • July 30, 1999: Senate Committee Members: Senators Cohen, F. King, D'Allesandro

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