HB 66-FN (1999): relative to disability retirement benefits for retirement system members permanently incapacitated for duty.

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HB 66-FN (1999)

relative to disability retirement benefits for retirement system members permanently incapacitated for duty.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Retirement
  • Chapter law: 190

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 1999 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 1999. The committee held work sessions on February 3, 1999, March 17, 1999 and March 30, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2) by a vote of 16–1. On April 15, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a work session on April 28, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 23–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 13, 1999 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on May 27, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 10, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 17, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 6, 1999, making it Chapter 190 of the session laws. It took effect on September 4, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 1999, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm 202,LOB
  • February 3, 1999, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB
  • March 17, 1999, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB
  • March 30, 1999, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB
  • April 28, 1999, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm212,LOB
  • June 10, 1999, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, SH 103

Votes

  • April 15, 1999, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 17, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 1999: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin; HJ10, p126
  • January 7, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 01/06/99 due on E f
  • January 13, 1999: Hearing Jan 13 11:30 Rm 202,LOB
  • January 28, 1999: ==CANCELLED==Subcom work session Jan 28 after session Rm202,LOB
  • February 3, 1999: Subcom work session Feb 03 1:30 Rm202,LOB
  • March 17, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 17 9:30 Rm202,LOB
  • March 30, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 30 9:00 Rm202,LOB
  • April 7, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 15 (vote 16-1;Reg#2)
  • April 7, 1999: Prop Comm Am{0488}; HC38, p824
  • April 15, 1999: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am and ref to Finance VV; HJ42, p993-994
  • April 28, 1999: Fin Comm Div 1 Subcom work session Apr 28 9:00 Rm212,LOB
  • May 5, 1999: Fin Maj Report OTP for May13 (vote 23-1;CC)
  • May 13, 1999: Passed; HJ51, p1300 + 1371
  • May 27, 1999: Introduction and referring to Insurance
  • June 8, 1999: Hearing, 6/8/99, Room 103, SH, 10:00 a.m
  • June 10, 1999: Rescheduled Hearing, 6/10/99, Room 103, SH, 10:00 a.m
  • June 16, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 6/17/99
  • June 17, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 29, 1999: Enrolled; HJ75, p1991
  • June 29, 1999: Enrolled
  • July 6, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/6/1999 Eff: 9/4/1999 Chap. 0190

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 749-FN (1998): relative to disability retirement benefits for retirement system members permanently incapacitated for duty.

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