The Senate, Tuesday, April 16, 1991

The Senate took up 13 bills, listed below by bill.

Votes Taken
14 voice votes
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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 183-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to the imposition of fines for securities violations.
Rep. B. Packard (Hills 15) House Judiciary Senate Banks

Senate Banks recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓HouseMar 6, 1991✓SenateApr 16, 1991✓GovernorApr 26, 1991✓LawJul 1, 1991
HB 188 (1991)Became Law
clarifying definitions of "investment metal contract" and "investment gem contract" for purposes of securities regulation.
Rep. B. Packard (Hills 15) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Banks

Senate Banks recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓HouseFeb 21, 1991✓SenateApr 16, 1991✓GovernorApr 26, 1991✓LawJun 25, 1991
HB 256 (1991)Became Law
limiting liability of any person, firm or corporation which donates equipment or services to any postsecondary technical training program.
Rep. Skinner (Rock 21) House Judiciary Senate Education

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓HouseMar 13, 1991✓SenateApr 16, 1991✓GovernorMay 6, 1991✓LawJan 1, 1992
HB 330-FN (1991)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the issue of an office of the ombudsman for children.
Rep. W. McCain (Rock 11) House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓HouseMar 5, 1991✓SenateApr 16, 1991✓GovernorJun 29, 1991✓LawAug 28, 1991
HB 428-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to the enforcement and administration of state taxes by the department of revenue administration.
Rep. Crutchley (Ches 8) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

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

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓HouseFeb 21, 1991✓SenateApr 16, 1991✓GovernorMay 27, 1991✓LawMay 27, 1991
HB 53-FN-A (1991)Became Law
establishing a continually appropriated state park fund and a ski area funding mechanism.
Rep. LaMott (Graf 5) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Finance Environment - Conservation

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseApr 9, 1991✓SenateApr 16, 1991✓GovernorApr 26, 1991✓Law
HB 652-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to the duties of the board of tax and land appeals and the department of revenue administration.
Rep. Wadsworth (Graf 13) House Municipal and County Government Senate Internal Affairs Taxes - Local

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseMar 19, 1991✓SenateApr 16, 1991✓GovernorJun 24, 1991✓LawApr 1, 1992
HB 706-FN (1991)Became Law
relative to the allowable length of semi-trailers.
Rep. D. Wheeler (Hills 10) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseMar 21, 1991✓SenateApr 16, 1991✓GovernorApr 26, 1991✓LawJun 25, 1991
HJR 3 (1991)Became Law
requesting the university cooperative extension service to continue to work with the governor's commission on the 21st century.
Rep. S. Cole (Ches 10) House Legislative Administration Senate Education

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 5, 1991✓HouseMar 19, 1991✓SenateApr 16, 1991✓GovernorMay 6, 1991✓Law
SB 151-FN (1991)Became Law
to protect municipalities against liability in the construction and maintenance of highways, streets and sidewalks.
Sen. Fraser (SD4) Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1991✓SenateJun 12, 1991✓HouseJun 20, 1991✓GovernorJul 2, 1991✓LawJan 1, 1992
SR 6 (1991)Adopted by Senate
requesting an opinion of the justices concerning the constitutionality of SB 151-FN.
Sen. Fraser (SD4)

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted on a voice vote

✓IntroducedApr 16, 1991✓SenateApr 16, 1991