HB 3-A (2003): making appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for fiscal years ending June 30, 2004, and June 30, 2005.

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HB 3-A (2003)

making appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for fiscal years ending June 30, 2004, and June 30, 2005.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 318

The Story

On September 4, 2003 the House adopted “Susp Rules on Deadline and 3rd reading” on a roll call 324–33. On September 4, 2003 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 318–39. On September 4, 2003 the Senate adopted “and Committee Report” on a voice vote. On September 4, 2003 the Senate adopted “Senator Green Moved Ought to Pass” on a roll call 20–4. On September 4, 2003 the Senate adopted “Rules Suspension 2/3 nec. for 3rdg Reading and Final Passage in Early Session” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on September 4, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on September 4, 2003, making it Chapter 318 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2003.

Sponsors

Votes

  • September 4, 2003, House: REPS HESS & BURLING SUSP RULES FOR ACTION AFTER DEADLINE & 3RD RDG ON HB 3 & HB 4 — yeas 324, nays 33, passed
  • September 4, 2003, House: REP WHALLEY: OUGHT TO PASS — yeas 318, nays 39, passed
  • September 4, 2003, Senate: and Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • September 4, 2003, Senate: Ought to pass Sen. Estabrook/Sen. Barnes — yeas 20, nays 4, passed
  • September 4, 2003, Senate: Rules Suspension 2/3 nec. for 3rdg Reading and Final Passage in Early Session — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • September 4, 2003: Reps Hess & Burling Susp Rules for Intro & Consideration; MA 2/3VV; Introduced VV; Rep Whalley moved OTP; Reps Hess & Burling Susp Rules on Deadline and 3rd reading, MA by nec 2/3 RC(324-33); Passed RC(318-39)
  • September 4, 2003: Rules Suspension, 2/3 nec. For Intro, Notice, Hearing, and Committee Report, MA, VV
  • September 4, 2003: Senator Green Moved Ought to Pass, RC 20Y-4N, MA
  • September 4, 2003: Rules Suspension 2/3 nec. for 3rdg Reading and Final Passage in Early Session, MA, VV
  • September 4, 2003: Enrolled
  • September 4, 2003: Enrolled
  • September 4, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 9/4/2003 Eff: 7/1/2003 Chap: 0318

Related Bills

  • HB 1-A (2003): making appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for fiscal years ending June 30, 2004, and June 30, 2005.

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