The Senate, Wednesday, May 24, 1989

The Senate took up 5 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 26
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The Senate journal does not record who spoke for or against a motion, so this is the vote record without the debate.

What the Senate 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 100-A (1989)Became Law
making appropriations for capital improvements.
Rep. Phelps (Merr 2) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedFeb 23, 1989✓HouseApr 13, 1989✓SenateMay 9, 1989✓GovernorJun 5, 1989✓Law
HB 200-A (1989)Became Law
making appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for fiscal years ending June 30, 1990 and June 30, 1991.
Rep. Kidder (Merr 2) House Appropriations Senate Finance State Government

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedMar 16, 1989✓HouseApr 13, 1989✓SenateMay 9, 1989✓GovernorJun 5, 1989✓Law
relative to exemption from the gasoline tax and state license plates.
Rep. O'Rourke (Hills 35) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Motor Vehicles

Override the Governor's Veto (Pass the bill despite the veto; needs two thirds in each chamber)

Motion Failed: Veto Sustained

✓IntroducedJan 24, 1989✓HouseMar 23, 1989✓SenateMay 4, 1989✕Governor✕LawMay 24, 1989
HB 637 (1989)Became Law
relative to the conduct of tax sales for failure to pay real estate taxes.

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate

In the record: Take from Table

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseMar 23, 1989✓SenateMay 24, 1989✓GovernorJun 5, 1989✓LawJun 5, 1989
relative to deductions for partnerships and proprietorships under the business profits tax.
Sen. Currier (SD7) Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Adopt the Conference Committee Report (Accept the negotiated version)

Motion Passed: Compromise Adopted

In the record: Conference Committee Report

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1989✕SenateFeb 9, 1989HouseGovernor✕LawFeb 9, 1989