HB 1278 (2008): relative to the purchase of computer services and supplies for state agencies.
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HB 1278 (2008)
relative to the purchase of computer services and supplies for state agencies.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 69
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0203h). The committee's amendment (0203h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 17, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 21, 2008, making it Chapter 69 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Carole Estes (D - Graf 7) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 24, 2008, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- February 7, 2008, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- April 7, 2008, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
Votes
- March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0203h — voice vote, passed
- April 17, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- January 24, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/24/2008 9:30 AM LOB 306
- February 7, 2008: Executive Session: 2/7/08 2:00 PM LOB 306
- February 12, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0203h for Mar 5 CC (vote 15-0)
- February 12, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0203h
- March 5, 2008: Amendment #0203h Adopted, VV
- March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0203h: MA VV
- March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- April 7, 2008: Hearing; April 7, 2008, Room 103, State House, 1:00 p.m.; SC13
- April 8, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/17/08]; SC15
- April 17, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 17, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- April 30, 2008: Enrolled
- May 1, 2008: Enrolled
- May 21, 2008: Signed by the Governor on 05/21/2008; Effective 07/20/2008; Chapter 0069