HB 1302-FN (2002): relative to the purchase of certain prior service credit by members of the retirement system, relative to legislative review of retirement fund investment practices, and relative to the payment of medical benefits costs for retired state employees.

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HB 1302-FN (2002)

relative to the purchase of certain prior service credit by members of the retirement system, relative to legislative review of retirement fund investment practices, and relative to the payment of medical benefits costs for retired state employees.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Retirement
  • Chapter law: 140

The Story

It was introduced on June 26, 2001 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2002. The committee held a work session on January 29, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0. On February 14, 2002 the House adopted “Susp Rules on deadline for 2nd Comm” on a voice vote. On February 14, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a work session on February 19, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 20–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2002 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 14, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 11, 2002 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 April 16, 2002 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On April 18, 2002 the Senate adopted “Sen. Roberge Moves Remove From Table” on a voice vote. On April 18, 2002 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On April 18, 2002 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. On April 18, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 10, 2002, making it Chapter 140 of the session laws. It took effect on May 10, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2002, 3:00 PM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, State House
  • January 29, 2002, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100,State House <Rep Langer>
  • February 19, 2002, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • April 3, 2002, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 104

Votes

  • February 14, 2002, House: Susp Rules on deadline for 2nd Comm — voice vote, passed
  • February 14, 2002, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 11, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2002, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2002, Senate: Sen. Roberge Moves Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2002, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2002, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • June 26, 2001: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin; HJ78, p1997
  • December 14, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 12/18/2001 Report due on 2/21/2002
  • January 15, 2002: Hearing Jan 15 3:00 RM100, State House
  • January 29, 2002: Subcom Work Session Jan 29 9:00 RM100,State House <Rep Langer>
  • January 30, 2002: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 14 (vote 14-0;Reg)
  • January 30, 2002: Prop Comm Am{2376}(New Title); HC13, p520-521
  • February 14, 2002: Reps Scanlan and Burling Susp Rules on deadline for 2nd Comm, MA 2/3VV; HJ20, p739
  • February 14, 2002: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am and ref to Finance VV; HJ20, p784-785
  • February 19, 2002: Fin Div I Subcom Work & Exec Sess Feb 19 1:30 RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • February 20, 2002: Fin Maj Report OTP for Mar 6 (vote 20-0;CC)
  • March 6, 2002: Passed; HJ25, p961 + 1036
  • March 14, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
  • April 3, 2002: Hearing; April 3, 2002, Room 104, LOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC18
  • April 9, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/11/02]; SC24A
  • April 11, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • April 15, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/16/02]; SC25A
  • April 16, 2002: Ought to Pass [Not Voted On]
  • April 16, 2002: Sen. Roberge Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • April 18, 2002: Sen. Roberge Moves Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • April 18, 2002: Sen. Eaton Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • April 18, 2002: Sen. Below Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • April 18, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 25, 2002: Enrolled
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1478
  • May 10, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/10/2002 Eff: 5/10/2002* Chap: 0140
  • May 10, 2002: *Multiple effective dates, Sec. 1 effective 7/9/2002

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