HB 728-FN (1999): establishing a commission to study the compensation of members of the legislature and the reimbursement for expenses.

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HB 728-FN (1999)

establishing a commission to study the compensation of members of the legislature and the reimbursement for expenses.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Legislative Administration
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on February 16, 1999 and referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 17, 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 May 13, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on May 27, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 17, 1999. The minority of the committee recommended that the Senate pass it. The majority of the committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On June 29, 1999 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 17, 1999, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Legislative Administration, Rm205,LOB
  • June 17, 1999, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • June 29, 1999, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 1999, Senate: Ought to PassFrancoeur/Gordon — yeas 7, nays 15, failed

The Docket

  • February 16, 1999: Introduced and ref to Leg Admin; HJ25, p469
  • March 2, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 3/2/1999 due on E f
  • March 17, 1999: Hearing Mar 17 2:00 Rm205,LOB
  • May 11, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 13 (vote 13-0;CC)
  • May 11, 1999: Prop Comm Am{1203}(New Title); HC49, p1218
  • May 13, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ51, p1330-1331 + 1372
  • May 27, 1999: Introduction and referring to Internal Affairs
  • June 17, 1999: Hearing, 6/17/99, Room 103, LOB, 3:00 p.m
  • June 25, 1999: Committee Report: Minority Report, Ought to pass
  • June 25, 1999: Committee Report: Majority Report, Inexpedient to legislate (6/29/99)
  • June 29, 1999: Ought to Pass, RC 7Y-16N, MF, Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV

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