HB 1717 (2012): apportioning county commissioner districts.
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HB 1717 (2012)
apportioning county commissioner districts.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Special Committee on Redistricting
- Senate committee: Internal Affairs
- Subject: Counties
- Chapter law: 17
The Story
On January 18, 2012 the bill was referred to the Special Committee on Redistricting committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 2012 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It was introduced on February 15, 2012 and referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 6, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 28, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 18, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 23, 2012, making it Chapter 17 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Bates (R - Rock 4) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 2, 2012, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Special Committee on Redistricting, LOB 308
- March 6, 2012, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, SH 103
Votes
- February 15, 2012, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- March 28, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 18, 2012: Late Drafting and Introduction Approved By Rules Committee
- January 18, 2012: Referred to Special Committee on Redistricting
- February 2, 2012: Public Hearing: 2/2/2012 10:15 AM LOB 308
- February 3, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 15 (Vote 14-0; CC)
- February 15, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- February 15, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Internal Affairs
- March 6, 2012: Hearing: 3/6/12, Room 103, SH, 3:15 p.m.; SC9A
- March 22, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 3/28/12; Vote 5-0; CC; SC12
- March 28, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 11, 2012: Enrolled
- April 18, 2012: Enrolled
- April 23, 2012: Signed By Governor 04/23/2012; Effective 04/23/2012; Chapter 0017