SB 221 (2007): establishing a commission to organize events in celebration of the Abraham Lincoln bicentennial.

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SB 221 (2007)

establishing a commission to organize events in celebration of the Abraham Lincoln bicentennial.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 124

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0312) was adopted on a voice vote on March 29, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 29, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on April 5, 2007 and was referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 18, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 8, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 16, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 31, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 12, 2007, making it Chapter 124 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 2007, 11:10 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101
  • April 18, 2007, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 303
  • May 8, 2007, 10:30 AM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 301

Votes

  • March 29, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0312} — voice vote, passed
  • May 16, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • February 14, 2007: Hearing; === CANCELLED === February 14, 2007, Room 101, LOB, 11:10 a.m.; SC7
  • February 16, 2007: Hearing; February 16, 2007, Room 101, LOB, 11:10 a.m.; SC8
  • March 21, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0312} [03/29/07]; SC13, Pg.21-22
  • March 29, 2007: Committee Amendment{0312}, AA, VV
  • March 29, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0312}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 29, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 5, 2007: Introduced and ref to State-Federal Relations & Veterans' Affairs
  • April 18, 2007: Public Hearing: 4/18/2007 9:30 AM LOB 303
  • May 8, 2007: Executive Session: 5/8/07 10:30 AM LOB 301
  • May 8, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 16 (vote 12-0; CC)
  • May 16, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • May 31, 2007: Enrolled
  • May 31, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 12, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/11/07; Eff. Date 06/11/07, Chapter 0124

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