HB 171 (2003): establishing a commission to assess the operating efficiency of state government.

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HB 171 (2003)

establishing a commission to assess the operating efficiency of state government.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 1

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 19–0. On January 30, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on January 30, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (0681), offered by Sen. Larsen, was rejected on a roll call 6–17 on March 13, 2003. On March 13, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 23–0 and ordered it to a third reading. On March 13, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on March 13, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on March 20, 2003, making it Chapter 1 of the session laws. It took effect on March 20, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2003, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House
  • February 12, 2003, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 102

Votes

  • January 30, 2003, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 13, 2003, Senate: Adoption of the floor amendment (0681s) Sen. Below/Sen. Barnes — yeas 6, nays 17, failed
  • March 13, 2003, Senate: Committee report of ought to pass Sen. Peterson/Sen. Kenney — yeas 23, nays 0, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin; HJ8, p109
  • January 9, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/9/2003
  • January 21, 2003: Hearing Jan 21 1:00 RM100, St House
  • January 22, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 30 (Vote 19-0;Reg)
  • January 22, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0031}; HC10, p156
  • January 30, 2003: Reps Splaine et al Fl Am{0084}; HC10A
  • January 30, 2003: Comm Am{0031}, AA VV; Rep Splaine Fl Am {0084}, AL VV; Passed with Am VV
  • January 30, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
  • February 12, 2003: Hearing; February 12, 2003, Room 102, LOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC8
  • March 7, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/13/03]; SC13, Pg.3
  • March 13, 2003: Ought to Pass [Not Voted On]
  • March 13, 2003: Sen. Larsen Floor Amendment{0681}, RC 6Y- 17N, AF
  • March 13, 2003: Ought to Pass, RC 23Y- 0N, MA; OT3rdg
  • March 13, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 13, 2003: Enrolled
  • March 13, 2003: Enrolled; HJ24, p630
  • March 20, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 3/20/2003 Eff: 3/20/2003 Chap: 0001

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