SB 54-FN (1997): relative to earnable compensation after termination, creditable service for job-sharing teachers, and gainful occupation of disability beneficiaries in the New Hampshire retirement system.
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SB 54-FN (1997)
relative to earnable compensation after termination, creditable service for job-sharing teachers, and gainful occupation of disability beneficiaries in the New Hampshire retirement system.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Insurance
- Subject: Retirement
- Chapter law: 274
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On March 20, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 24, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 6, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 14, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 15, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 20, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 28, 1997 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 19, 1997, making it Chapter 274 of the session laws. It took effect on June 19, 1997.
Sponsors
- Sen. J. King (SD18) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Blaisdell (SD10)
- Rep. Dwyer (Hills 43)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 22, 1997, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM101,LOB
- May 6, 1997, 1:00 PM: hearing, RM202,LOB [& ON PROP AM<1206>(NEW TITLE)]
- May 15, 1997, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Finance, RMS210-211,LOB
Votes
- April 24, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 28, 1997, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE; SJ2, P25
- January 22, 1997: HEARING JAN22 09:30 RM101,LOB FOR: INSUR
- March 17, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAR20 (VOTE 7-0)
- March 20, 1997: PASSED AND REF TO FINANCE; SJ9,P161
- April 21, 1997: FIN COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR24 (VOTE 7-0)
- April 21, 1997: PROP FIN COMM AM<1069>; SC31,P8
- April 23, 1997: 04/23/97 INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ57,P1663
- April 24, 1997: FIN COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ13,P249 + 271
- April 29, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 04/29/97 DUE ON 04/16/97
- April 30, 1997: DEADLINE CHANGED TO 05/08/97, AM TO HOUSE RULES ADOPTED VV
- May 6, 1997: HEARING MAY06 01:00 RM202,LOB [& ON PROP AM<1206>(NEW TITLE)]
- May 7, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY14 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
- May 7, 1997: PROP COMM AM<1291>(NEW TITLE); HC59,P1705-1706
- May 14, 1997: PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE; HJ63,P1807-1808
- May 15, 1997: HEARING MAY15 09:30 RMS210-211,LOB FOR: FINANCE
- May 15, 1997: FIN COMM MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY20 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
- May 15, 1997: PROP FIN COMM AM<1460>; HC62,P1776
- May 20, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ66,P1902 + 1951
- May 28, 1997: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE MA, SEN DANAIS MA VV; SJ21,P414
- June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ23(II),P592
- June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ73,P2073
- June 19, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/19/97 EFF: 06/19/97* CHAP.0274