HB 554-FN (2001): establishing a division of information technology within the department of safety.
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HB 554-FN (2001)
establishing a division of information technology within the department of safety.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2001-2002
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Internal Affairs
- Subject: State Government
- Chapter law: 225
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 March 20, 2001. The committee held a work session on March 27, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 5, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on May 1, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 8, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 5, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 7, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. A floor amendment (1632), offered by Sen. Eaton, was adopted on a voice vote on June 7, 2001, changing the text of the bill. On June 13, 2001 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On June 25, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it. 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 225 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2001.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 18) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Merton Dyer (R - Hills 8)
- Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD3)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 20, 2001, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House
- March 27, 2001, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House <Rep Drabinowicz>
- May 8, 2001, 3:40 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103
Votes
- June 5, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- June 7, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- June 13, 2001, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin; HJ18, p250
- February 6, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/6/2001
- March 6, 2001: ==CANCELLED==Hearing Mar 6 2:15 RM100,St House
- March 20, 2001: Rescheduled Hearing Mar 20 10:00 RM100, St House
- March 27, 2001: Subcom Work Session Mar 27 11:00 RM100, St House <Rep Drabinowicz>
- March 29, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 5 (vote 13-0;CC)
- March 29, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0538}; HC27, p600
- April 5, 2001: Passed with Am; HJ30, p683 + 740
- May 1, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Internal Affairs
- May 8, 2001: Hearing; May 8, 2001, Room 103, LOB, 3:40 p.m.; SC21
- June 1, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [06/05/01]; SC28
- June 5, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
- June 6, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [06/07/01]; SC29
- June 7, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV
- June 7, 2001: Sen. Eaton Floor Amendment {1632}, AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
- June 13, 2001: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Dyer MA VV; HJ55, p1667
- June 25, 2001: [06/12/01] Enrolled Bill Amendment {1833}, Adopted
- June 26, 2001: Enrolled Am {1833} Adopted VV; HJ61, p1763
- June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1800
- June 26, 2001: Enrolled
- July 11, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/11/2001 Eff: 7/01/2001 Chap: 0225