HB 1559-FN (1996): to redefine earnable compensation for the purpose of determining retirement benefits.

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HB 1559-FN (1996)

to redefine earnable compensation for the purpose of determining retirement benefits.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Retirement

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 1996. The committee held a work session on January 29, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 14–0. On February 13, 1996 the House adopted “Special Order to 02/15/1996”. On February 15, 1996 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. M. Brown (Merr 10) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 1996, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB
  • January 29, 1996, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB

Votes

  • February 15, 1996, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ4,P139
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/07/96
  • January 10, 1996: HEARING JAN10 02:00 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • January 29, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN29 09:30 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • February 1, 1996: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB13 (VOTE 14-0)
  • February 13, 1996: SPECIAL ORDER TO FEB15, WITHOUT OBJECTION; HJ25,P820
  • February 15, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ27,P900

Laws It Would Change

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