SB 157 (2001): relative to state government information dissemination and access.

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SB 157 (2001)

relative to state government information dissemination and access.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 281

The Story

It was introduced on February 22, 2001 and referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 29, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 29, 2001 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2001. The committee held a work session on May 8, 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 May 24, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes. On June 12, 2001 the Senate adopted “Sen. Flanders Concur with House Amendment” 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 (1751) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 16, 2001, making it Chapter 281 of the session laws. It took effect on September 14, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 20, 2001, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103
  • April 10, 2001, 11:15 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House
  • May 8, 2001, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House <Rep Poulin>

Votes

  • March 29, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 12, 2001, Senate: Sen. Flanders Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 22, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Internal Affairs
  • March 20, 2001: Hearing; March 20, 2001, Room 103, LOB, 2:45 p.m.; SC12
  • March 28, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/29/01], SC15
  • March 29, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • March 29, 2001: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin; HJ30, p675
  • April 3, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 4/3/2001
  • April 10, 2001: Hearing Apr 10 11:15 RM100, St House
  • May 8, 2001: Subcom Work Session May 8 9:00 RM100, St House <Rep Poulin>
  • May 15, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 24 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • May 15, 2001: Prop Comm Am{1088}; HC46, p1411
  • May 24, 2001: Passed with Am; HJ49, p1481 + 1491
  • June 12, 2001: Sen. Flanders Concur with House Amendment {1088}, MA, VV
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1751}, Adopted
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled Am{1751}, Adopted; HJ61, p1802
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1802
  • July 16, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/16/2001 Eff: 9/14/2001, Chap:0281

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 733-FN (1997): relative to the state government information dissemination and access act.

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