HB 499 (2001): making state-appointed advisory committees subject to the right-to-know law.

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HB 499 (2001)

making state-appointed advisory committees subject to the right-to-know law.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Right to Know
  • Chapter law: 223

The Story

It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2001. The committee held a work session on March 15, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 29, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 5, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1418). On June 5, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 7, 2001 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. 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 11, 2001, making it Chapter 223 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 2001, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • March 15, 2001, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • April 17, 2001, 3:30 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • June 5, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 7, 2001, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ18, p248
  • February 5, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/6/2001
  • February 20, 2001: Hearing Feb 20 11:00 RM208,LOB
  • March 15, 2001: Subcom Work Session Mar 15 3:00 RM208,LOB
  • March 20, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 29 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • March 20, 2001: Prop Maj Am{0449}; HC25, p480
  • March 29, 2001: Passed with Am; HJ28, p621 + 660
  • April 5, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Internal Affairs
  • April 17, 2001: Hearing; April 17, 2001, Room 103, LOB, 3:30 p.m.; SC17
  • June 1, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {1418}, [06/05/01]; SC28, Pg.6
  • June 5, 2001: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1418}, AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 7, 2001: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Mock MA VV; HJ54, p1612
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1800
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled
  • July 11, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/11/2001 Eff: 1/01/2002 Chap: 0223

Laws It Would Change

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