SB 389 (2006): establishing a committee to study programs funded by the system benefits charge.

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SB 389 (2006)

establishing a committee to study programs funded by the system benefits charge.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 183

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 9, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 9, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on February 22, 2006 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 2006. The committee held a work session on April 5, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1696h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 26, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 11, 2006 the Senate adopted “Sen. Bragdon Concur with House Amendment” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 25, 2006, making it Chapter 183 of the session laws. It took effect on May 25, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 2006, 3:30 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103
  • March 23, 2006, 2:00 PM: public hearing, RM304/LOB
  • April 5, 2006, 1:30 PM: full committee work session, or After Session RM304/LOB

Votes

  • February 9, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2006, Senate: Sen. Bragdon Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and Referrred to Internal Affairs
  • February 1, 2006: Hearing; February 1, 2006, Room 103, LOB, 3:30 p.m.; SC1
  • February 1, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [02/09/06]; SC5
  • February 9, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 9, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • February 22, 2006: Introduced and ref Science, Technology & Energy HJ20, pg 1257
  • March 23, 2006: Public Hearing March 23 2:00 RM304/LOB
  • April 5, 2006: Full Committee Work Session April 5 1:30 or After Session RM304/LOB
  • April 12, 2006: Public Hearing *Non-Germane* Amendent April 18 9:00 RM304/LOB
  • April 20, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {1696h} (New Title) April 26 (vote 17-0; CC)
  • April 26, 2006: Passed with AM {1696h}, MA, VV
  • May 11, 2006: Sen. Bragdon Concur with House Amendment{1696}, MA, VV
  • May 18, 2006: Enrolled [05/11/06]
  • May 23, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 25, 2006: Signed by the Governor on 05/25/06; Eff. date 05/25/06, Chapter 0183

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