Stage 2 
	Out of House Committee 
	3/27/1997 
 
    Stage 3 
	Voted on by House 
	4/17/1997 
 
    Stage 4 
	Out of Senate Committee 
	5/8/1997 
 
    Stage 5 
	Voted on by Senate 
	5/15/1997 
 
    Stage 6 
	Governor Action 
	6/2/1997 
 
    Stage 7 
	Bill Becomes Law 
	*See below. 
 
 					
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Stage 1
Bill filed by Chavez on 2/26/1997.
Stage 2
Bill reported out of House committee on Economic Development with vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Present Not Voting, 2 Absent.
Stage 3
Bill passed the House.
Stage 4
Bill reported out of Senate committee on International Relations, Trade & Technology with vote of 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Present Not Voting, 2 Absent.
Stage 5
Bill passed the Senate.
Stage 6
Bill signed by the Governor.
Stage 7
Bill becomes law.  Effective on 9/1/97.