SB 189-FN (1999): relative to the establishment of a civil rights act.

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SB 189-FN (1999)

relative to the establishment of a civil rights act.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 325

The Story

It was introduced on February 18, 1999 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 1999. On April 1, 1999 the Senate failed “Recommit”, on a motion by Sen. F King. On April 1, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 18–5. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 13, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 21–3 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on May 20, 1999 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 27, 1999. The committee held work sessions on June 8, 1999 and June 15, 1999. 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 June 22, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. On June 24, 1999 the Senate adopted “Senate Concurred W/ House Amendment” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Pignatelli. The bill was enrolled on July 1, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 16, 1999, making it Chapter 325 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 1999, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102
  • May 27, 1999, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, Rm208,LOB
  • June 8, 1999, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, Rm208,LOB
  • June 15, 1999, 10:45 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, Rm208,LOB

Votes

  • April 1, 1999, Senate: Committee Amendment (0622)Francoeur/Cohen — yeas 18, nays 5, passed
  • May 13, 1999, Senate: Committee Amendment (0959)Francoeur/Fraser — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • May 13, 1999, Senate: Order to Third ReadingPignatelli/Blaisdell — yeas 21, nays 3, passed
  • June 24, 1999, Senate: Senate Concurred W/ House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 18, 1999: Introduction and referring to Judiciary
  • March 3, 1999: Hearing, 3/3/99, Room 102, LOB, 10:15 a.m
  • March 31, 1999: Comittee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 4/1/99
  • March 31, 1999: Committee Amendment {0622}
  • April 1, 1999: Sen. F King Moved to Recommit, Division 8Y-14N, MF
  • April 1, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment, {0622}, RC, 18 Y-5N MA, Sent to Finance (Rule 24)
  • May 12, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 5/13/99
  • May 13, 1999: Committee Amendment, {0959}
  • May 13, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment, {0959}, RC 24Y-0N, AA, OT3rdg, RC 21Y-3N, MA
  • May 20, 1999: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ54, p1420
  • May 20, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 5/20/1999 due on
  • May 27, 1999: Hearing May 27 10:30 Rm208,LOB
  • June 8, 1999: Subcom work session June 8 1:00 Rm208,LOB
  • June 15, 1999: Subcom work session June 15 10:45 Rm208,LOB
  • June 15, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for June 22 (vote 17-0;CC)
  • June 15, 1999: Prop Comm Am{1611}; HC64, p1717-1718
  • June 22, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ73, p1883-1884 + 1931
  • June 24, 1999: Senate Concurred W/ House Amendment, Sen Pignatelli, MA, VV
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled Am {1975}, MA, VV
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled Am{1975}, Adopted; HJ77, p2091
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled; HJ77, p2095
  • July 16, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/16/1999 Eff: 1/1/2000 Chap. 0325

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