The House took up 115 bills: 47 together on the consent calendar, then 68 one by one, listed below by bill.
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@misc{session-H-1996-02-13,
title = {The House, Tuesday, February 13, 1996},
howpublished = {Granite Record},
url = {https://graniterecord.org/session/H/1996-02-13},
note = {Accessed 19 Oct. 2026}
}The journal is on record from 1997, so this day carries the vote record without the debate.
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.
House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 17–1.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Wildlife and Marine Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Wildlife and Marine Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–1.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 13–8; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 228–122 on a roll call
House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–4.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 9–4.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Education 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
House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 15–1.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Interim Study (IS), 9–7; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–1.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–1.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Interim Study (IS), 10–6.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–9.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 19–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–1.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–6; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Interim Study (IS), 20–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Public Works and Highways recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–6; a minority, Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Regulated Revenues recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes
House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Public Works and Highways recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 20–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Interim Study (IS), 9–5.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–9; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–1.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–2.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
House Regulated Revenues recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–2.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Interim Study (IS), 8–7.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Interim Study (IS), 11–8.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–7; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Legislative Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–5; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–3.
Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)
Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote
House Constitutional and Statutory Revision recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Interim Study (IS), 8–6.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Environment and Agriculture recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–1.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Public Works and Highways recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 19–1.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–7; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Legislative Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs recommended Interim Study (IS), 9–4.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–3.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–5.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–0.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
House Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–2.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–5; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Education recommended Interim Study (IS), 11–5.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–1.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development recommended Interim Study (IS), 11–2.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 17–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Legislative Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Corrections and Criminal Justice recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 10–3; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–2.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Corrections and Criminal Justice recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–1; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–4.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 15–2.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–3; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–4; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Environment and Agriculture recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–1.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Judiciary and Family Law recommended Interim Study (IS), 17–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Legislative Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 8–6.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996
House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–0.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 02/15/1996