HB 302-FN (2001): relative to an optional retirement allowance for certain spouses upon a retiree's remarriage.

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HB 302-FN (2001)

relative to an optional retirement allowance for certain spouses upon a retiree's remarriage.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Retirement
  • Chapter law: 175

The Story

It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2001. The committee held a work session on March 28, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 5, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 12, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 10, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 24, 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 5, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1547) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 26, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 5, 2001, making it Chapter 175 of the session laws. It took effect on September 3, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2001, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House
  • March 28, 2001, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House <Rep Langer>
  • May 10, 2001, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 104

Votes

  • May 24, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin; HJ18, p240
  • January 30, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/30/2001
  • February 6, 2001: Hearing Feb 6 11:30 RM100, St House
  • March 28, 2001: Retirement Subcom Work Session Mar 28 9:00 RM100, St House <Rep Langer>
  • March 29, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 5 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • March 29, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0072}; HC27, p593
  • April 5, 2001: Passed with Am; HJ30, p681-682 + 740
  • April 12, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
  • May 10, 2001: Hearing; May 10, 2001, Room 104, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC21
  • May 23, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [05/24/01]; SC26
  • May 24, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • June 1, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [06/05/01]; SC28
  • June 5, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 12, 2001: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1547}, Adopted
  • June 13, 2001: Enrolled Am{1547}, Adopted; HJ61, p1756-1757
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1762
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled
  • July 5, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/05/2001 Eff: 9/03/2001 Chap: 0175

Laws It Would Change

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