HB 127 (2003): establishing a committee to study the effectiveness and fairness of county government.

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HB 127 (2003)

establishing a committee to study the effectiveness and fairness of county government.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2003 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 10–6. On March 6, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1090). The committee's amendment (1090) was adopted on a voice vote on April 10, 2003, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1199), offered by Sen. Flanders, was adopted on a voice vote on April 10, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 8, 2003 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • April 2, 2003, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A

Votes

  • March 6, 2003, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2003, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2003: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt; (See Permanent Journal)
  • January 9, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/7/2003
  • January 21, 2003: Hearing Jan 21 10:00 RM301,LOB
  • February 13, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 6 (Vote 10-6;Reg)
  • February 13, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0244}
  • March 6, 2003: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
  • March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Public Affairs
  • April 2, 2003: Hearing; April 2, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 9:00 a.m.; SC15
  • April 4, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1090}, (New Title), [04/10/03]; SC17, Pg.17
  • April 10, 2003: Committee Amendment{1090}, (New Title), AA, VV
  • April 10, 2003: Sen. Flanders Floor Amendment{1199}, AA, VV
  • April 10, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1090}, (New Title), {1199}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 10, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 8, 2003: House Nonconcurred with Sen Am, Rep Patten MA VV

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