The House, Thursday, April 6, 1995

The House took up 16 bills: 1 together on the consent calendar, then 15 one by one, listed below by bill.

Votes Taken
7 roll calls12 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.

changing the school foundation aid distribution formula, and providing for sweepstakes powerball revenue to be used for state aid to education.
Rep. Larson (Graf 8) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 21–0.

Secs 6 & 7

Motion Passed 280–77 on a roll call

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1995✓HouseApr 6, 1995✓SenateMay 16, 1995Governor✕LawJun 29, 1995
relative to the health care transition fund.
Rep. Trombly (Merr 4) House Finance

House Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–6.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules for report

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✕HouseApr 6, 1995SenateGovernor✕LawApr 6, 1995
relative to liability insurance coverage and defense expenses for foster parents.

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 26–0.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules for report

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseApr 6, 1995✓SenateMay 4, 1995✓GovernorJun 21, 1995✓LawAug 20, 1995
changing the age for application of the delinquency provisions from 18 to 17.
Rep. A. Torr (Straf 12) House Corrections and Criminal Justice Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 17–10.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules for report

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 228–126 on a roll call

✓IntroducedFeb 9, 1995✓HouseApr 6, 1995✓SenateApr 27, 1995Governor✕Law
relative to the permanently and totally disabled and aid to families with dependent children.
Rep. A. Torr (Straf 12) House Finance Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 21–5.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules for report

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1995✓HouseApr 6, 1995✕SenateMay 16, 1995Governor✕LawMay 16, 1995
to address anticipated budget shortfalls in the department of health and human services.
Rep. A. Torr (Straf 12) House Finance Senate Executive Departments and Administration Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 17–10.

Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 207–156 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Amendment, SEC 2,III

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 120–245 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Buckley.

In the record: Lay on table

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

Motion Failed 144–214 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2022 (Reps. Weeks & Mccann)

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1995✓HouseApr 6, 1995✓SenateMay 11, 1995✓GovernorMay 12, 1995✓LawMay 12, 1995
granting the governor reorganization authority to reduce state general fund appropriations.
Rep. A. Torr (Straf 12) House Finance

House Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 24–2.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules for report

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 268–75 on a roll call

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1995✕HouseApr 6, 1995SenateGovernor✕LawApr 6, 1995
increasing the supervision and service charge for parolees and probationers.

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 20–7.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules for report

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 16, 1995✓HouseApr 6, 1995✓SenateMay 16, 1995✓GovernorJun 12, 1995✓LawJun 12, 1995
relative to children's services and pertaining to delinquent children, abused and neglected children, children in need of services, and financial responsibility for certain expenses.

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–12.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules for report

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMar 16, 1995✓HouseApr 6, 1995✕SenateMay 16, 1995Governor✕LawMay 16, 1995
HB 60-FN (1995)Became Law
relative to health care and making certain appropriations therefor and pertaining to certificate of need requirements, the health care transition fund, the children's health plan, participation in the medicaid health insurance program, primary
Rep. A. Torr (Straf 12) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Finance Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–12.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules for report

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMar 16, 1995✓HouseApr 6, 1995✓SenateMay 18, 1995✓GovernorJun 12, 1995✓Law
concerning youth access to tobacco.

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 21–4.

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

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. A Torr & Trombly.

In the record: Suspend Rules for report

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 240–102 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1995✓HouseApr 6, 1995✓SenateMay 16, 1995✓GovernorJun 19, 1995✓LawAug 18, 1995
affirming unrestricted revenue estimates for fiscal years 1996 and 1997.
Rep. Channing Brown State Government

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Resolution Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedMar 9, 1995✕HouseJul 1, 1995
requesting an opinion of the justices concerning the constitutionality of HB 55-FN-A.
Rep. Rick Trombly

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Resolution Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedApr 4, 1995✕HouseJul 1, 1995