HB 297-FN (2000): relative to the state commission for human rights and claims before it.

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HB 297-FN (2000)

relative to the state commission for human rights and claims before it.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Discrimination
  • Chapter law: 277

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1999 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 11–4. On April 29, 1999 the House adopted “Recommitted to Judiciary” on a voice vote. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 12–3. On May 13, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 8, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee unanimously, 19–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 22, 1999 the House adopted “Moved to June 23 session without objection”. On June 23, 1999 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on September 8, 1999 and September 15, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 24–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 5, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on January 13, 2000 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 4559). On May 18, 2000 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes. On May 18, 2000 the Senate adopted “Sen. Pignatelli Accede to House Request for C of C” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 24, 2000 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 31, 2000 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report”. On May 31, 2000 the Senate adopted “Conf. Comm Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 31, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 16, 2000, making it Chapter 277 of the session laws. It took effect on June 16, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 1999, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, Rm208,LOB
  • June 8, 1999, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, Rm100, State House
  • September 8, 1999, 1:45 PM: work session, House Finance, RM212,LOB
  • September 15, 1999, 1:15 PM: work session, House Finance, RM212,LOB
  • April 5, 2000, 10:35 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • May 24, 2000, 2:00 PM: committee of conference, RM208,LOB

Votes

  • April 29, 1999, House: Recommitted to Judiciary — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 1999, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • January 5, 2000, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2000, Senate: Sen. Pignatelli Accede to House Request for C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2000, Senate: Conf. Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1999: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ15, p186
  • January 21, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 01/21/1999 due on
  • February 9, 1999: Hearing Feb 09 10:30 Rm208,LOB
  • April 20, 1999: Maj Report OTP for Apr 29 (vote 11-4;Reg)
  • April 29, 1999: Recommitted to Judiciary, Rep Mock MA VV; HJ47, p1123
  • May 5, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for May13 (vote 12-3;Reg)
  • May 5, 1999: Prop Comm Am{1065}(New Title); HC48, p1172-1173
  • May 13, 1999: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am and ref to Finance VV; HJ51, p1346-1347
  • June 8, 1999: Fin Hearing June 8 9:00 Rm100, State House
  • June 18, 1999: Fin Maj Report RE-REF for June 22 (vote 19-0;CC)
  • June 22, 1999: Moved to June 23 session without objection; HJ73, p1930
  • June 23, 1999: Re-Referred to Finance committee; HJ74, p1937
  • September 8, 1999: Re-Ref Div 1 work & Exec session Sep 8 1:45 RM212,LOB
  • September 15, 1999: Re-Ref Div 1 work & Exec session Sep 15 1:15 RM212,LOB
  • November 1, 1999: Prop Fin Comm Am{2008}; HC93, p2264
  • January 5, 2000: RE-REF Maj Report OTP/AM for 1/5/2000 (vote 24-0;CC)
  • January 5, 2000: Fin Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ5, p149-150 + 165
  • January 13, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • April 5, 2000: Hearing April 5, Room 103, SH, 10:35 a.m.; SC19
  • May 17, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment{4559}, (New Title), 05/18/00; SC30
  • May 18, 2000: Ought to Pass with Amendment {4559}; (New Title) AA, VV; OT3rdg., MA, VV
  • May 18, 2000: 5/18/2000 House Nonc with Sen Am req Conf Comm; HJ46, p1489
  • May 18, 2000: Sen. Pignatelli Accede to House Request for C of C, MA, VV, 05/18/2000
  • May 19, 2000: (Spkr appts Reps: Mock, L Jean, Craig & P Woods)
  • May 23, 2000: Senate Conferees; Sen. Squires, Trombly, Gordon 05/18/2000
  • May 24, 2000: Conf Comm meeting May 24 2:00 RM208,LOB
  • May 26, 2000: Conf. Comm Report [Senate Am & New Am {4662} Filed
  • May 31, 2000: Conf Comm Report Adopted by nec 2/3; HJ48,p 1537
  • May 31, 2000: Conf. Comm Report Adopted, VV
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled Bill, Adopted
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled; HJ50, p1567
  • June 16, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 6/16/2000 Eff: 6/16/2000 Chap: 0277

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 75 (2000): changing the number required for a quorum on the commission for human rights.

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