HB 650-FN-A (1999): establishing a committee to study the structure of alcohol and drug abuse prevention services.

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HB 650-FN-A (1999)

establishing a committee to study the structure of alcohol and drug abuse prevention services.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 237

The Story

It was introduced on February 16, 1999 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 10, 1999. The committee held work sessions on March 29, 1999 and April 6, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 15–1. On April 22, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 29, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 25, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 24, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on July 1, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 9, 1999, making it Chapter 237 of the session laws. It took effect on September 7, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 10, 1999, 2:15 PM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB
  • March 29, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB
  • April 6, 1999, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB
  • May 25, 1999, 1:20 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, LOB 102

Votes

  • April 22, 1999, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 24, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 16, 1999: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin; HJ20, p330
  • February 18, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/18/1999 due on E f
  • March 10, 1999: Hearing Mar 10 2:15 Rm202,LOB
  • March 29, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 29 10:00 Rm202,LOB
  • April 6, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 6 9:00 Rm202,LOB
  • April 8, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 22 (vote 15-1;Reg)
  • April 8, 1999: Prop Comm Am{0647}(New Title); HC39, p883-884
  • April 22, 1999: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ44, p1081-1082 + 1090
  • April 29, 1999: Introduction and referring to Public Institutions, Health & Human Services
  • May 25, 1999: Hearing, 5/25/99, Room 102, LOB, 1:20 p.m
  • June 22, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 6/24/99
  • June 24, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled; HJ77, p2091
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled
  • July 9, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/9/1999 Eff: 9/7/1999 Chap. 0237
  • July 30, 1999: Senate Committee Members: Senators Wheeler, J King, Gordon

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