SB 324 (2002): urging a study of the operating efficiency of state government.

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SB 324 (2002)

urging a study of the operating efficiency of state government.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: State Government

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2002 and referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 14, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 14, 2002 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 2002. The committee held work sessions on March 14, 2002, March 20, 2002, March 27, 2002, April 3, 2002 and April 9, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 17, 2002 the House voted to study it after the session ends. The committee held work sessions on May 28, 2002, June 27, 2002, August 27, 2002, September 12, 2002 and October 3, 2002. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “NOT REC FOR LEGIS IN 2003”, by a vote of 13 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2002, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103
  • March 5, 2002, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, State House
  • March 14, 2002, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100,St House <Rep >
  • March 20, 2002, 9:45 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100,St House <Rep O'Neil>
  • March 27, 2002, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100,St House <Rep O'Neil>
  • April 3, 2002, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100,State House <Rep O'Neil>
  • April 9, 2002, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100,State House <Rep O'Neil>
  • June 27, 2002, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, SH (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
  • August 27, 2002, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, SH
  • September 12, 2002, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, SH
  • October 3, 2002, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, SH

Votes

  • February 14, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Internal Affairs
  • February 5, 2002: Hearing; February 5, 2002, Room 103, LOB, 2:45 p.m.; SC1
  • February 13, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [02/14/02]; SC11A
  • February 14, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV; J 5, Pg.89
  • February 14, 2002: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin; HJ21, p824
  • February 20, 2002: Copy to Chairman on 2/20/2002
  • March 5, 2002: Hearing Mar 5 1:30 RM100, State House
  • March 14, 2002: Subcom Work Session Mar 14 10:00 RM100,St House <Rep >
  • March 20, 2002: Subcom Work Session Mar 20 9:45 RM100,St House <Rep O'Neil>
  • March 27, 2002: Subcom Work Session Mar 27 10:00 RM100,St House <Rep O'Neil>
  • April 3, 2002: Subcom Work Session Apr 3 11:00 RM100,State House <Rep O'Neil>
  • April 9, 2002: Subcom Work Session Apr 9 11:00 RM100,State House <Rep O'Neil>
  • April 9, 2002: Maj Report REF FOR INT STUDY for Apr 17 (vote 11-0;CC)
  • April 17, 2002: Referred to Exec Depts & Admin for Interim Study; HJ34, p1316
  • May 15, 2002: (Int Study Subcom: Reps N Allan, Dexter, Cummings, Lent, Andosca, Pawlek and Schulze)
  • May 28, 2002: Int Study Subcom Work Sessions May 28 & 30, June 6, 11, 13, 18 & 25 11:00 RM100, SH
  • June 4, 2002: ==CANCELLED== Int Study Subcom Work Sessions June 4 11:00 RM100, SH
  • June 20, 2002: ==CANCELLED==Int Study Subcom Work Sessions June 20 11:00 RM100, SH
  • June 27, 2002: Rescheduled Int Study Subcom Work Sessions June 27 2:30 RM100, SH (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
  • August 27, 2002: Int Study Subcom Work Session Aug 27 10:00 RM100, SH
  • September 12, 2002: Int Study Subcom Work Session Sep 12 10:00 RM100, SH
  • October 3, 2002: Int Study Subcom Work Session Oct 3 9:00 RM100, SH
  • November 12, 2002: Int Study Report: NOT REC FOR LEGIS IN 2003 (vote 13-0)

Related Bills

  • SCR 1 (2003): urging a study of the operating efficiency of state government.

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