HB 452 (2001): establishing a committee to study the reimbursement for expenses of legislators.

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HB 452 (2001)

establishing a committee to study the reimbursement for expenses of legislators.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Legislative Administration
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 59

The Story

It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 9–4. On April 19, 2001 the House adopted “Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26” on a voice vote. On April 19, 2001 the House adopted “Special Order to Apr 25” on a voice vote. On April 25, 2001 the House adopted “Special Order to Apr 26 without objection”. On April 26, 2001 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on May 9, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 22, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 24, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 12, 2001, making it Chapter 59 of the session laws. It took effect on June 12, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 2001, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Legislative Administration, RM307,LOB
  • May 22, 2001, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • April 19, 2001, House: Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26 — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2001, House: Special Order to Apr 25 — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2001, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 24, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Leg Admin; HJ18, p246
  • February 1, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/1/2001
  • February 14, 2001: Hearing Feb 14 2:30 RM307,LOB
  • April 10, 2001: Maj Report OTP for Apr 19 (vote 9-4;Reg<II>)
  • April 19, 2001: Reps Scanlan & Burling Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26, MA 2/3VV; HJ40, p1201
  • April 19, 2001: Special Order to Apr 25, Rep Scanlan MA VV; HJ40, p1202
  • April 25, 2001: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection; HJ41, p1225
  • April 26, 2001: Passed VV; HJ43, p1271 + 1295
  • May 9, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Internal Affairs
  • May 22, 2001: Hearing; May 22, 2001, Room 103, LOB, 2:45 p.m.; SC24
  • May 23, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [05/24/01]; SC26
  • May 24, 2001: Ought to Pass , MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 31, 2001: Enrolled; HJ54, p1608
  • June 5, 2001: Enrolled
  • June 12, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 6/12/2001 Eff: 06/12/2001 Chap: 0059
  • July 3, 2001: Study Committee Members Appointed by President: Senators Prescott, Flanders, O'Neil

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