HB 66-FN (2003): relative to executive agency rulemaking authority.
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HB 66-FN (2003)
relative to executive agency rulemaking authority.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 137
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2003 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2003. The committee held work sessions on January 30, 2003 and February 11, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 20–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1663). The committee's amendment (1663) was adopted on a voice vote on May 22, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On May 22, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 22, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 29, 2003 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 17, 2003, making it Chapter 137 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2004.
Sponsors
- Rep. Richard Heon (D - Straf 67) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 2003, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100,State House
- February 11, 2003, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM105-A, St House
- March 26, 2003, 1:35 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 102
Votes
- May 22, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 29, 2003, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2003: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin; HJ7, p98
- January 8, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/07/2003
- January 21, 2003: Hearing Jan 21 10:30 RM100,State House
- January 30, 2003: Subcom Work Session Jan 30 after House Session RM100, St House <Rep Goulet>
- February 11, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 11 2:30 RM105-A, St House
- February 19, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 6 (Vote 20-0;CC)
- February 19, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0263}
- March 6, 2003: Passed with Am
- March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
- March 26, 2003: Hearing; March 26, 2003, Room 102, LOB, 1:35 p.m.; SC15
- May 16, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1663}, [05/22/03]; SC23, Pg.10
- May 22, 2003: Committee Amendment{1663}, AA, VV
- May 22, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1663}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 22, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- May 29, 2003: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep O'Neil MA VV
- June 5, 2003: Enrolled
- June 5, 2003: Enrolled
- June 17, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/17/2003 Eff: 1/1/2004 Chap: 0137