HB 499 (2007): relative to the innovation research center.
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HB 499 (2007)
relative to the innovation research center.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Commerce
- Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 251
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 14, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 21, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 29, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 11, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1344) was adopted on a voice vote on May 24, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On May 24, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 31, 2007 the House adopted “House Concurred with Senate AM #1344s (New Title), Rep Reardon” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2128) was adopted on June 7, 2007. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2128) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 14, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 28, 2007, making it Chapter 251 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. John Thomas (R - Belk 5) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 16, 2007, 2:15 PM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
- March 14, 2007, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
- May 11, 2007, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102
Votes
- March 21, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 24, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1344}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
- May 31, 2007, House: House Concurred with Senate AM #1344s (New Title), Rep Reardon — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Commerce
- February 16, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/16/2007 2:15 PM LOB 302
- March 14, 2007: Executive Session: 3/14/07 1:00 PM LOB 302
- March 15, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for March 21 (vote 13-1; CC)
- March 21, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- March 29, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
- May 11, 2007: Hearing; May 11, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 10:00 a.m
- May 17, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1344}(New Title) [05/24/07]; SC21, Pg.14-15
- May 24, 2007: Committee Amendment{1344}(New Title), AA, VV
- May 24, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1344}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 24, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- May 31, 2007: House Concurred with Senate AM #1344s (New Title), Rep Reardon, MA VV
- June 7, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2128} Adopted
- June 13, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment {2128} Adopted
- June 13, 2007: Enrolled
- June 14, 2007: Enrolled
- June 28, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/28/07; Eff. Date 08/27/07; Chapter 0251