HB 279-FN-A-LOCAL (2001): relative to the payment of certain unfunded accrued liability of the retirement system and making an appropriation therefor; relative to payment of medical benefits costs for group II members of the retirement system; and relative to the election of optional allowances by certain retirement system members granted disability retirement benefits.

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HB 279-FN-A-LOCAL (2001)

relative to the payment of certain unfunded accrued liability of the retirement system and making an appropriation therefor; relative to payment of medical benefits costs for group II members of the retirement system; and relative to the election of optional allowances by certain retirement system members granted disability retirement benefits.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Retirement
  • Chapter law: 275

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2001 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2001 the House voted to pass it, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a work session on March 14, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 17–0. On April 19, 2001 the House adopted “Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26” on a voice vote. On April 19, 2001 the House adopted “Special Order to Apr 25” on a voice vote. On April 25, 2001 the House adopted “Special Order to Apr 26 without objection”. On April 26, 2001 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on May 9, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 30, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 7, 2001 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 12, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. A floor amendment (1643), offered by Sen. Wheeler, was adopted on a voice vote on June 12, 2001, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1658), offered by Sen. McCarley, was adopted on a voice vote on June 12, 2001, changing the text of the bill. On June 12, 2001 the Senate adopted “OT3rdg” on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 12, 2001 the Senate adopted “Sen. Prescott Accede to Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. On June 13, 2001 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 19, 2001 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 26, 2001 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On June 26, 2001 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 26, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1866) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 16, 2001, making it Chapter 275 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2001, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House
  • March 14, 2001, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM 209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • May 30, 2001, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 104
  • June 19, 2001, 3:00 PM: committee of conference, RM100, St House

Votes

  • April 19, 2001, House: Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26 — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2001, House: Special Order to Apr 25 — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2001, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 7, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 12, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 12, 2001, Senate: OT3rdg — voice vote, passed
  • June 12, 2001, Senate: Sen. Prescott Accede to Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2001, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • June 26, 2001, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 26, 2001, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2001: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin; HJ15, p176
  • January 25, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/25/2001 due Early <f>
  • January 31, 2001: Hearing Jan 31 10:45 RM100, St House
  • February 15, 2001: Maj Report OTP for Feb 22 (vote 17-0;CC)
  • February 22, 2001: Passed and ref to Finance; HJ20, p291
  • March 14, 2001: Fin Div I Subcom Work & Exec Session Mar 14 9:00 RM 209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • April 11, 2001: Fin Maj Report OTP for Apr 19 (vote 17-0;Reg<II>)
  • April 19, 2001: Reps Scanlan & Burling Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26, MA 2/3VV; HJ40, p1201
  • April 19, 2001: Special Order to Apr 25, Rep Scanlan MA VV; HJ40, p1202
  • April 25, 2001: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection; HJ41, p1225
  • April 26, 2001: Passed VV; HJ43, p1251 + 1295
  • May 9, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
  • May 30, 2001: Hearing; May 30, 2001, Room 104, LOB, 1:30 p.m.; SC24
  • June 6, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass; [06/07/01]; SC29
  • June 7, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • June 8, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [06/12/01]; SC31
  • June 12, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV
  • June 12, 2001: Sen. Wheeler Floor Amendment {1643},(New Title), AA, VV
  • June 12, 2001: Sen. McCarley Floor Amendment {1658},(2nd NewTitle), AA, VV
  • June 12, 2001: OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 12, 2001: [06/12/01] Sen. Prescott Accede to Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • June 13, 2001: House Nonc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Dyer MA VV; HJ55, p1674
  • June 13, 2001: (Spkr appts Reps: Zolla, Dyer, Andosca & Wheeler)
  • June 14, 2001: President Appoints; Senators Francoeur, Wheeler, Prescott
  • June 19, 2001: Conf Comm meeting June 19 3:00 RM100, St House
  • June 25, 2001: Conference Committe Report; Senate Am + New Am {1747}, Filed
  • June 26, 2001: Conference Committee Report Adopted, VV
  • June 26, 2001: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV; HJ61, p1794
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1866}, (New Title), Adopted:
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled Bill Amendment (1866}, (New Title), Adopted; HJ61, p1803
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1807
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled
  • July 16, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/16/2001 Eff: 7/01/2001, Chap:0275

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 125-FN (2002): relative to election of optional allowances by retirement system members granted disability retirement and relative to an exception to the 120-day requirement for payment of compensation.
  • SB 72-FN (2002): relative to payment of medical benefits costs for group II members of the retirement system.

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