SB 159-FN (2002): relative to benefit options for surviving spouses and designated beneficiaries of deceased members of the retirement system.

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SB 159-FN (2002)

relative to benefit options for surviving spouses and designated beneficiaries of deceased members of the retirement system.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Retirement

The Story

It was introduced on February 22, 2001 and referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 9, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 15, 2001. The committee held a work session on May 22, 2001. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on September 25, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends by a vote of 13–1. On January 2, 2002 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on May 21, 2002 and June 4, 2002. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “NOT REC FOR LEGIS IN 2003”, by a vote of 13 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • April 11, 2001, 9:10 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, LOB 101
  • May 15, 2001, 11:00 AM: hearing, RM100, St House
  • May 22, 2001, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM100, St House
  • September 25, 2001, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM100, St House <Rep Langer>

Votes

  • May 9, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • January 2, 2002, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 22, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Insurance
  • April 11, 2001: Hearing; April 11, 2001, Room 101, LOB, 9:10 a.m.; SC16
  • May 2, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [05/09/01]; SC22-A
  • May 3, 2001: 5/3/2001 Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin; HJ47, p1418
  • May 9, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 10, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 5/10/2001 due Early <f>
  • May 15, 2001: Hearing May 15 11:00 RM100, St House
  • May 22, 2001: Subcom Work Session May 22 9:00 RM100, St House
  • May 24, 2001: Retained in Committee
  • September 25, 2001: Subcom Work Session Sept 25 9:00 RM100, St House <Rep Langer>
  • December 20, 2001: Maj Report REF FOR INT STUDY for Jan 2 (vote 13-1;Reg)
  • January 2, 2002: Referred to Exec Depts & Admin for Interim Study VV; HJ5, p216
  • May 15, 2002: (Int Study Subcom: Reps O'Neil, Dyer, Langer, Hamel, Zolla, Robertson,C Hall, Drabinowicz & Clayton)
  • May 21, 2002: Int Study Subcom Work Sessions May 21, 23, 28 and 30 9:00-noon RM 100, St House
  • June 4, 2002: Int Study Subcom Work Sessions June 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 & 27 9:00-noon RM 100, St House
  • June 27, 2002: ==CANCELLED==Int Study Subcom Work Sessions June 27 9:00-noon RM 100, St House
  • November 12, 2002: Int Study Report: NOT REC FOR LEGIS IN 2003 (vote 13-0)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 515-FN (2004): relative to benefit options for surviving spouses and designated beneficiaries of deceased members of the retirement system.
  • SB 160-FN (2009): relative to benefits of dependents of a retirement system member who is killed or dies in the performance of duty.

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