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Votes at a glance: Special session actions on April 19, 1995
Summary
The Senate approved SB1 (interstate-vehicle registration technical change), SB2 (minimum‑mandatory sentencing action after reconsideration) and SB4 (Impact Fees Act); it also placed several House bills on the second‑reading calendar and approved appropriations transmitted by the House.
Key Senate actions during the April 19, 1995 special session:
- SB1 (Licensing and registration of interstate vehicles): Amendment to the bill—s effective date was adopted and the bill passed the Senate by roll call, 28 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent; the measure was transmitted to the House.
- SB2 (Effective‑date/technical changes related to minimum‑mandatory sentencing): After debate, a first substitute was defeated on a roll call (8–20–1). The Senate reconsidered and then passed the reconsidered bill under suspension of the rules (final recorded vote 28–0–1); the bill was sent to the House with instructions for the Sentencing Commission to study specific questions.
- SB4 (Impact Fees Act): The Senate passed the bill under suspension of the rules, 26 ayes, 2 nays, 1 absent, and entered intent language in the journal regarding orderly growth and proportionate fees; the bill moves to the House.
- House communications: The House transmitted multiple bills for consideration, including appropriations and non‑lapsing amendments (House Bills 2, 3, 5, 6 and others). Acting under suspension, the Senate placed those items on the second‑reading calendar and approved several measures (e.g., House Bill 2 — appropriation for services for people with disabilities — passed by recorded vote 27–0–2 and was returned to the House for final enrollment).
