SB 331-FN (2002): changing the titles and pay grades for certain department of health and human services unclassified positions, granting authority for technical corrections to the unclassified salary structure, and increasing the number of alternates appointed to the joint legislative committee on administrative rules.

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SB 331-FN (2002)

changing the titles and pay grades for certain department of health and human services unclassified positions, granting authority for technical corrections to the unclassified salary structure, and increasing the number of alternates appointed to the joint legislative committee on administrative rules.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 150

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2002 and referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 31, 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 February 14, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 14, 2002 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 2002. The committee held a work session on March 13, 2002. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 4, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee met in executive session on April 8, 2002 to vote on its recommendation. 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 17, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes. On April 25, 2002 the Senate adopted “Sen. Burns Concur with House Amendment” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 25, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (3673) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. 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 15, 2002, making it Chapter 150 of the session laws. It took effect on May 15, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 2002, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, LOB 101
  • March 5, 2002, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, State House
  • March 13, 2002, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House <Rep Langer>
  • March 26, 2002, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, State House
  • April 8, 2002, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • April 10, 2002, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>

Votes

  • January 31, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • February 14, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2002, Senate: Sen. Burns Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Insurance
  • January 23, 2002: Hearing; January 23, 2002, Room 101, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC1
  • January 30, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [01/31/02]; SC8A
  • January 31, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • February 12, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [02/14/02]; SC11A
  • February 14, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • February 14, 2002: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts and Admin; HJ21, p824
  • February 20, 2002: Copy to Chairman on 2/20/2002 Report due EARLY <f>
  • March 5, 2002: Hearing Mar 5 10:00 RM100, State House
  • March 13, 2002: Subcom Work Session Mar 13 9:00 RM100, St House <Rep Langer>
  • March 26, 2002: Hearing on Prop Am Mar 26 10:30 RM100, State House
  • March 27, 2002: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 4 (vote 12-0;CC)
  • March 27, 2002: Prop Comm Am{3112}(New Title); HC29, p1163-1164
  • April 4, 2002: Passed with Am and ref to Finance; HJ32, p1250-1252
  • April 8, 2002: Fin Div I Subcom Work and Exec Session Apr 8 9:30 RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • April 8, 2002: Continued Fin Div I Subcom Work and Exec Session Apr 10 10:00 RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • April 10, 2002: Fin Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 17 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • April 10, 2002: Prop Fin Comm Am{3381}; HC31, p1201
  • April 17, 2002: Passed with Am; HJ34, p1318 + 1387
  • April 25, 2002: Sen. Burns Concur with House Amendment {3381}, MA, VV
  • April 25, 2002: Enrolled Bill Amendment {3673}, Adopted
  • April 25, 2002: Enrolled Am{3673}, Adopted; HJ40, p1471
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1488
  • May 15, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/15/2002 Eff- 5/15/2002 Chap- 0150

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