HB 604 (1999): relative to filling a vacancy in the office of county commissioner.

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HB 604 (1999)

relative to filling a vacancy in the office of county commissioner.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 174

The Story

It was introduced on February 10, 1999 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 10, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 30, 1999 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on April 14, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 28, 1999. 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. On June 16, 1999 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. 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 July 1, 1999, making it Chapter 174 of the session laws. It took effect on August 30, 1999.

Sponsors

  • Rep. M. Whalley (Merr 5) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 10, 1999, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, Rm301,LOB
  • April 28, 1999, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, LOB 104

Votes

  • May 27, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass W/Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 16, 1999, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 10, 1999: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt; HJ18, p297
  • February 16, 1999: Copy to Chairman 2/16/1999 due on
  • March 10, 1999: Hearing Mar 10 1:30 Rm301,LOB
  • March 24, 1999: Maj Report OTP for Mar 30 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • March 30, 1999: Passed; HJ36, p752 + 756
  • April 14, 1999: Introduction and referring to Public Affairs
  • April 28, 1999: Hearing, 4/28/99, Room 104, LOB, 1:45 p.m
  • May 26, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 5/27/99
  • May 26, 1999: Committee Amendment, {1417}
  • May 27, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment, {1417}, AA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 16, 1999: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Hess MA VV; HJ67, p1748
  • June 23, 1999: Enrolled; HJ74, p1988
  • June 24, 1999: Enrolled
  • July 1, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/01/1999 Eff: 8/30/1999 Chap. 0174

Laws It Would Change

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