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Bill:  HB 136 
Legislative Session: 78(R) Author: Brown, Fred
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Stage 1
Filed

11/12/2002
Stage 2
Out of House Committee
4/22/2003
Stage 3
Voted on by House
5/5/2003
Stage 4
Out of Senate Committee
5/23/2003
Stage 5
Voted on by Senate
5/28/2003
Stage 6
Governor Action
6/20/2003
Stage 7
Bill Becomes Law
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Stage 1
Bill filed by Brown, Fred on 11/12/2002.

Stage 2
Bill reported out of House committee on Local Government Ways and Means with vote of 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Present Not Voting, 0 Absent.

Stage 3
Bill passed the House.

Stage 4
Bill reported out of Senate committee on Finance with vote of 13 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Present Not Voting, 2 Absent.

Stage 5
Bill passed the Senate.

Stage 6
Bill signed by the Governor.

Stage 7
Enabling legislation for HJR 16. This Act takes effect January 1, 2004, if the constitutional amendment (HJR 16, 78th Legislature) is approved by the voters. If the amendment is not approved, the Act has no effect.