HB 135-FN-A (2005): establishing a committee to study funding sources for the state laboratories and extending the appropriation to the department of corrections for the prison automation system.

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HB 135-FN-A (2005)

establishing a committee to study funding sources for the state laboratories and extending the appropriation to the department of corrections for the prison automation system.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Capital Budget
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 1

The Story

It was introduced on December 1, 2004 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 26, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on January 27, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Capital Budget committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 10, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 10, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on February 15, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on February 22, 2005, making it Chapter 1 of the session laws. It took effect on February 22, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RM201,LOB
  • February 2, 2005, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Capital Budget, SH 103

Votes

  • February 10, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • December 1, 2004: Introduced and ref to Public Works
  • December 27, 2004: Report due Early <f>
  • January 18, 2005: Hearing Jan 18 10:00 RM201,LOB
  • January 19, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Jan 26 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • January 19, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0024}
  • January 26, 2005: Passed with Am
  • January 27, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Capital Budget
  • February 2, 2005: Hearing; February 2, 2005, Room 103, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC5
  • February 3, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/10/05]; SC6, Pg.2
  • February 10, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 10, 2005: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • February 10, 2005: Enrolled
  • February 15, 2005: Enrolled
  • February 22, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 2/22/2005 Eff: 2/22/2005 Chap: 0001

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