The House, Thursday, February 20, 1992

The House took up 8 bills: 3 together on the consent calendar, then 5 one by one, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 40
Votes Taken
4 roll calls4 voice votes
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The journal is on record from 1997, so this day carries the vote record without the debate.

What the House Did That Day

The record does not say what order these came in: the journal page is cited on only a few of them, so they are listed by bill.

HB 1005 (1992)Became Law
relative to the reapportionment of house districts within cities and the election of delegates to state party conventions.
Rep. Cowenhoven (Hills 9) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision Senate Internal Affairs Elections

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Holden.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓IntroducedFeb 20, 1992✓HouseMar 4, 1992✓SenateApr 23, 1992✓GovernorMay 12, 1992✓LawMay 12, 1992
removing the prohibition on use or possession of tobacco products by minors.

House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–2.

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor)

Motion Failed 165–166 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Jasper.

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓HouseFeb 20, 1992✓SenateApr 22, 1992Governor✕Law
designating money for the planning and design of a regional vocational education center in Milford.
Rep. D. Wheeler (Hills 10) House Public Works Senate Education Education - General

House Public Works recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–1.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Hager.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓HouseMar 3, 1992✓SenateApr 22, 1992✓GovernorMay 6, 1992✓LawJul 5, 1992
relative to the funding methodology of the retirement system.

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–8; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Minority Report:

Motion Passed 181–165 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Mcgovern.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 199–147 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Minority Committee Amendment

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Hager.

In the record: Suspend Rules for hearing

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✓HouseMar 3, 1992✕SenateApr 21, 1992Governor✕LawApr 21, 1992
relative to retirement benefits, employer contributions to the retirement system, and the retirement system board of trustees.
Rep. Ward (Graf 1) House Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–7; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 167–161 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Mcgovern.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 8, 1992✕HouseFeb 20, 1992SenateGovernor✕LawFeb 20, 1992