The Senate, Thursday, September 4, 2003

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

Journal
Senate Journal 22
Votes Taken
4 roll calls5 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 3-A (2003)Became Law
making appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for fiscal years ending June 30, 2004, and June 30, 2005.
Rep. Gene Chandler (R)

and Committee Report

Motion Passed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 20–4 on a roll call

In the record: Senator Green Moved Ought to Pass

Final Passage (Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

In the record: Rules Suspension 2/3 nec. for 3rdg Reading and Final Passage in Early Session

✓Introduced✓HouseSep 4, 2003✓SenateSep 4, 2003✓GovernorSep 4, 2003✓LawJul 1, 2003
HB 4 (2003)Became Law
relative to state fees, funds, revenues, and expenditures.
Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 4) State Government

and Committee Report

Motion Passed on a voice vote

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Final Passage (Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

In the record: Rules Suspension 2/3 nec. for 3rdg Reading and Final Passage in Early Session

✓Introduced✓HouseSep 4, 2003✓SenateSep 4, 2003✓GovernorSep 4, 2003✓Law
HB 724-FN-LOCAL (2003)Became Law
extending the effective date of the Skyhaven airport transfer plan and the period for completing work under the wetlands permit.
Rep. Sandra Keans (D - Straf 67) House Public Works and Highways Senate Transportation

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

Motion Passed: Bill Became Law 23–1 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 9, 2003✓HouseApr 10, 2003✓SenateJun 5, 2003✕GovernorJul 8, 2003✓LawJun 30, 2003
SB 145-FN-A (2003)Died
relative to the duties of the board of trustees of the department of regional community-technical colleges.
Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD2) House Education Senate Executive Departments and Administration Education - Finance

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

Motion Failed: Veto Sustained 2–22 on a roll call

In the record: Notwithstanding the Governors Veto Shall the Bill Become Law

✓IntroducedJan 30, 2003✓SenateApr 3, 2003✓HouseMay 8, 2003✕GovernorJun 5, 2003✕LawSep 4, 2003