SB 455-FN-A (2002): relative to funding for district and probate court security.

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SB 455-FN-A (2002)

relative to funding for district and probate court security.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Finance
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 139

The Story

It was introduced on February 20, 2002 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 13, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2956). On March 14, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 3013). On March 21, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 21, 2002 and was referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2002. The committee held a work session on April 2, 2002. 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 by a vote of 14–7. The committee's amendment (3425) was rejected on a voice vote on April 17, 2002. A floor amendment (3547), offered by Reps Scanlan & Burling, was adopted on a voice vote on April 17, 2002, changing the text of the bill. On April 17, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 276–76. On April 25, 2002 the Senate adopted “Sen. Gordon Concur with House Amendment” on a voice vote. 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 9, 2002, making it Chapter 139 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 13, 2002, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102
  • April 2, 2002, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Finance, Rms210-211,LOB
  • April 2, 2002, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • April 8, 2002, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • April 10, 2002, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • April 11, 2002, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>

Votes

  • March 14, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 21, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 2002, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTP/AM — yeas 276, nays 76, passed
  • April 25, 2002, Senate: Sen. Gordon Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 20, 2002: Rules Suspension 2/3 nec.; For Intro., Referring, Hearing, and Committee Report
  • February 20, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • March 13, 2002: Hearing; March 13, 2002, Room 102, LOB, 10:00 a.m.; SC14
  • March 13, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {2956}, [03/14/02]; SC16A, Pg.11
  • March 14, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment {2956}, AA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • March 19, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {3013}, [03/21/02]; SC17A, Pg.12
  • March 21, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment {3013}, AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • March 21, 2002: Introduced and ref to Finance; HJ32, p1245
  • April 2, 2002: Hearing Apr 2 9:00 Rms210-211,LOB
  • April 2, 2002: Fin Div I Subcom Work Session Apr 2 1:00 RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • April 8, 2002: Fin Div I Subcom Work and Exec Session Apr 8 10:30 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: Continued Fin Div I Subcom Work and Exec Session Apr 11 9:00 RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • April 11, 2002: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 17 (vote 14-7;Reg)
  • April 11, 2002: Prop Comm Am{3425}(New Title); HC31, p1235-1236
  • April 17, 2002: Comm Am{3425}, AL VV; Reps Scanlan & Burling Fl Am{3547}<NNT>, AA VV; Passed with Am RC(276-76); HJ34, p1343-1346 + 1387
  • April 25, 2002: Sen. Gordon Concur with House Amendment {3547}, MA, VV
  • April 25, 2002: Enrolled
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1478
  • May 9, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/9/2002 Eff- 7/1/2002 Chap- 0139

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