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HB 1537 - 2013-14
Addressing a veteran's preference for the purpose of public employment.
Companion Bill: SB 5061
Bill History
2013 REGULAR SESSION
Jan 30
First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.
(View Original Bill)
Feb 13
Public hearing in the House Committee on Government Operations & Elections at 1:30 PM.
(Committee Materials)
Feb 21
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Government Operations & Elections at 10:00 AM.
(Committee Materials)
GOE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
(View 1st Substitute)
(Majority Report)
Feb 22
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 1
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Mar 13
1st substitute bill substituted (GOE 13).
(View 1st Substitute)
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
(View Roll Calls)
IN THE SENATE
Mar 15
First reading, referred to Governmental Operations.
Mar 25
Public hearing and executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Governmental Operations at 10:00 AM.
(Committee Materials)
GOV - Majority; do pass.
(Majority Report)
Mar 26
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Apr 2
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Apr 12
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
(View Roll Calls)
IN THE HOUSE
Apr 16
Speaker signed.
IN THE SENATE
Apr 16
President signed.
OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Apr 19
Delivered to Governor.
(View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Apr 25
Governor signed.
Chapter 83, 2013 Laws.
(View Session Law)
Effective date 7/28/2013.
Available Documents
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