SB 209-FN-LOCAL (1999): establishing a study committee on certain matters concerning superior court justices.

Cite this page

Granite Record indexes the General Court’s record; it is not that record. Where a citation allows only one source, cite the General Court — every page here links to what it is drawn from. The date below is the day the page was read.

MLA
“SB 209-FN-LOCAL (1999): establishing a study committee on certain matters concerning superior court justices.” Granite Record, https://graniterecord.org/bill/1999/sb209. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
APA
Granite Record. (n.d.). SB 209-FN-LOCAL (1999): establishing a study committee on certain matters concerning superior court justices. Retrieved 24 Oct. 2026, from https://graniterecord.org/bill/1999/sb209
Chicago
Granite Record. “SB 209-FN-LOCAL (1999): establishing a study committee on certain matters concerning superior court justices.” Accessed 24 Oct. 2026. https://graniterecord.org/bill/1999/sb209.
BibTeX
@misc{bill-1999-sb209, title = {SB 209-FN-LOCAL (1999): establishing a study committee on certain matters concerning superior court justices.}, howpublished = {Granite Record}, url = {https://graniterecord.org/bill/1999/sb209}, note = {Accessed 24 Oct. 2026} }

SB 209-FN-LOCAL (1999)

establishing a study committee on certain matters concerning superior court justices.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 329

The Story

It was introduced on February 18, 1999 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 21, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 18, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 8, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on June 9, 1999 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 15, 1999. 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 June 22, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. On June 29, 1999 the Senate adopted “Senate Concurs 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 329 of the session laws. It took effect on July 16, 1999. The committee held work sessions on November 10, 1999 and December 16, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • April 21, 1999, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102
  • June 15, 1999, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary, Rm208,LOB

Votes

  • May 18, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass W/Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 1999, Senate: Senate Concurs W/House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 18, 1999: Introduction and referring to Judiciary
  • April 21, 1999: Hearing, 4/21/99, Room 102, LOB, 11:00 a.m
  • May 14, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 5/18/99
  • May 14, 1999: Committee Amendment, {1249}, (New Title)
  • May 18, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment,{1249}, (New Title) AA, VV, Rule 24 (Refer to Finance)
  • June 7, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 6/8/99
  • June 8, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 9, 1999: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ62, p1665
  • June 9, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 6/9/1999 due on
  • June 15, 1999: Hearing June 15 1:00 Rm208,LOB
  • June 15, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for June 22 (vote 16-0;CC)
  • June 15, 1999: Prop Comm Am{1615}; HC64, p1723
  • June 22, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ73, p1884-1885 + 1931
  • June 29, 1999: Senate Concurs W/House Amendment, Sen. Pignatelli, MA, VV
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled; HJ77, p2095
  • July 16, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/16/1999 Eff: 7/16/1999 Chap. 0329
  • July 30, 1999: Senate Committee Members: Senators Gordon, Trombly, Fernald
  • November 10, 1999: Meeting, 11/10/99, Room 104, LOB, 9:00 a.m
  • December 16, 1999: Meeting, 12/16/99, Room 104, LOB, 9:00 a.m

From the General Court