HB 93 (2009): relative to the minimum age for fighting sports competitions.
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HB 93 (2009)
relative to the minimum age for fighting sports competitions.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 35
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2009 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 10, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On February 18, 2009 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 18, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 22, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 29, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 15, 2009, making it Chapter 35 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Kenneth Hawkins (R - Hills 18) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 29, 2009, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- February 10, 2009, 2:15 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- April 7, 2009, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
Votes
- February 18, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 22, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- January 29, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/29/2009 9:30 AM LOB 306
- February 10, 2009: Executive Session: 2/10/2009 2:15 PM LOB 306
- February 11, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 18 CC (vote 17-0)
- February 18, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- March 18, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- April 7, 2009: Hearing; April 07, 2009, Room 101, LOB, 2:30 p.m.; SC18
- April 15, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/22/09]; SC20
- April 22, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 22, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- April 29, 2009: Enrolled
- April 29, 2009: Enrolled
- May 15, 2009: Signed by the Governor 05/15/2009; Effective 07/14/2009; Chapter 0035