HB 453 (2001): establishing a 4-year term for the commissioner of the department of corrections.

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HB 453 (2001)

establishing a 4-year term for the commissioner of the department of corrections.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 179

The Story

It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 12–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 29, 2001 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on April 5, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 16, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 7, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 26, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 5, 2001, making it Chapter 179 of the session laws. It took effect on September 3, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 2001, 2:15 PM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100,St House
  • May 16, 2001, 2:35 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 104

Votes

  • June 7, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin; HJ18, p246
  • February 1, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/1/2001
  • February 20, 2001: Hearing Feb 20 2:15 RM100,St House
  • March 20, 2001: Maj Report OTP for Mar 29 (vote 12-1;CC)
  • March 29, 2001: Passed; HJ28, p619 + 659
  • April 5, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
  • May 16, 2001: Hearing; May 16, 2001, Room 104, LOB, 2:35 p.m.; SC23-A
  • June 6, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass,[06/07/01]; SC29
  • June 7, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1762
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled
  • July 5, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/05/2001 Eff: 9/03/2001 Chap: 0179

Laws It Would Change

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