HB 163 (2001): establishing a committee to study opening the state house to the public on weekends.

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HB 163 (2001)

establishing a committee to study opening the state house to the public on weekends.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Legislative Administration
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 8

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2001 and referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 8, 2001 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 22, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 29, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 5, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 23, 2001, making it Chapter 8 of the session laws. It took effect on April 23, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2001, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Legislative Administration, RM308,LOB
  • March 27, 2001, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 29, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2001: Introduced and ref to Leg Admin; HJ15, p170
  • January 9, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/9/2001
  • January 17, 2001: Hearing Jan 17 2:30 RM308,LOB
  • January 25, 2001: Maj Report OTP for Feb 8 (vote 13-0;CC)
  • February 8, 2001: Passed; HJ18, p257 + 261
  • February 22, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Internal Affairs
  • March 27, 2001: Hearing; March 27, 2001, Room 103, LOB, 2:45 p.m.; SC12
  • March 28, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/29/01], SC15
  • March 29, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 5, 2001: Enrolled
  • April 5, 2001: Enrolled; HJ39, p1066
  • April 23, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 4/23/2001 Eff: 4/23/2001 Chap: 0008

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