HB 719 (2001): relative to the removal of public officials for cause.
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HB 719 (2001)
relative to the removal of public officials for cause.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2001-2002
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 192
The Story
It was introduced on February 15, 2001 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 5, 2001 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on April 12, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 6, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 12, 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 192 of the session laws. It took effect on September 3, 2001.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Poulin (R - Merr 14) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. William Zolla (R - Rock 13)
- Rep. Phyllis Katsakiores (R - Rock 13)
- Rep. Dana Landers (D - Coos 2)
- Rep. Alida Millham (R - Belk 4)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 21, 2001, 3:00 PM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House
- June 6, 2001, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 104
Votes
- June 12, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass. — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- February 15, 2001: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin; HJ20, p285
- February 20, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/20/2001
- March 21, 2001: Hearing Mar 21 3:00 RM100, St House
- March 29, 2001: Maj Report OTP for Apr 5 (vote 14-0;CC)
- April 5, 2001: Passed; HJ30, p687 + 740
- April 12, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
- June 6, 2001: Hearing; June 6, 2001, Room 104, LOB, 1:30 p.m.; SC26
- June 8, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [06/12/01]; SC31
- June 12, 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 7/5/2001 Eff: 9/3/2001 Chap: 0192