HB 1372 (2004): defining certain terms relating to military service.

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HB 1372 (2004)

defining certain terms relating to military service.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Military & Veterans' Affairs
  • Chapter law: 89

The Story

It was introduced on September 4, 2003 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2004. The committee held a work session on February 3, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 29, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 7, 2004, making it Chapter 89 of the session laws. It took effect on July 6, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2004, 10:00 AM: hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, RM306,LOB
  • February 3, 2004, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, RM306,LOB
  • April 14, 2004, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A

Votes

  • April 22, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref. to St-Fed Rel & Vets
  • January 20, 2004: Hearing Jan 20 10:00 RM306,LOB
  • February 3, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 3 11:00 RM306,LOB
  • February 17, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 11 (vote 11-0;CC)
  • February 17, 2004: Prop Comm Am{0305}
  • March 11, 2004: Passed with Am
  • March 17, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Public Affairs
  • April 14, 2004: Hearing; April 14, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 8:30 a.m.; SC14
  • April 14, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/22/04]; SC16
  • April 22, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 22, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 29, 2004: Enrolled
  • April 29, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 7, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 5/7/2004 Eff: 7/6/2004 Chap: 0089

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