SB 479 (2004): commemorating the anniversary of the founding of the United States Marine Corps.

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SB 479 (2004)

commemorating the anniversary of the founding of the United States Marine Corps.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: State Government
  • Chapter law: 22

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 12, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 12, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 2, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 17, 2004 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on March 18, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 5, 2004, making it Chapter 22 of the session laws. It took effect on June 4, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103
  • March 2, 2004, 10:30 AM: hearing, RM306,LOB

Votes

  • February 12, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Internal Affairs
  • February 4, 2004: Hearing; February 4, 2004, Room 103, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC4
  • February 5, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/12/04]; SC6
  • February 5, 2004: 02/05/2004 Introduced and ref to St-Fed Rel & Vets Affs
  • February 12, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 12, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 2, 2004: Hearing Mar 2 10:30 RM306,LOB
  • March 10, 2004: Maj Report OTP for Mar 17 (vote 12-0;CC)
  • March 17, 2004: Passed (Cons Cal by nec 2/3VV)
  • March 17, 2004: Enrolled
  • March 18, 2004: Enrolled
  • April 5, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 04/05/2004 Eff: 06/04/2004 Chap: 0022

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