HCR 12 (1999): urging the United States Congress to enact legislation which prohibits the federal government from recouping state tobacco settlement funds.

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HCR 12 (1999)

urging the United States Congress to enact legislation which prohibits the federal government from recouping state tobacco settlement funds.

  • Status: Adopted by both chambers
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Finance
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: State Government

The Story

It was introduced on March 18, 1999 and referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 23–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 29, 1999 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on April 29, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 8, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 8, 1999 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 22, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • April 6, 1999, 3:45 PM: hearing, House Finance, Rms210-211,LOB

Votes

  • June 8, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 1999, Senate: Rerefer to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • June 22, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • March 18, 1999: Introduced and ref to Finance; HJ33, p670
  • April 6, 1999: Hearing Apr 6 3:45 Rms210-211,LOB
  • April 21, 1999: Maj Report OTP for Apr 29 (vote 23-0;CC)
  • April 29, 1999: Adopted; HJ47, p1107 + 1132
  • April 29, 1999: Introduction and referring to Internal Affairs
  • June 7, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 6/8/99
  • June 8, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 8, 1999: Sen. Below Moved Recommitt, MA, VV
  • June 8, 1999:
  • June 18, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 6/22/99
  • June 22, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV OT3rdg, MA, VV

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