HB 356-FN (2003): relative to including medical benefits costs in the purchase of creditable service in the retirement system.

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HB 356-FN (2003)

relative to including medical benefits costs in the purchase of creditable service in the retirement system.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Retirement
  • Chapter law: 124

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2003. The committee held a work session on March 3, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 17–0. On March 13, 2003 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 17, 2003 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 May 22, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 22, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 12, 2003, making it Chapter 124 of the session laws. It took effect on August 11, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2003, 1:45 PM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100,St House
  • March 3, 2003, 9:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100,St House
  • April 8, 2003, 8:50 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 13, 2003, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 22, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin
  • January 22, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/22/2003
  • February 11, 2003: Hearing Feb 11 1:45 RM100,St House
  • February 12, 2003: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==Subcom Work Session Feb 18 9:15 RM100, St House <Rep Zolla>
  • March 3, 2003: Rescheduled Subcom Work Session Mar 3 9:15 RM100,St House
  • March 4, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Mar 13 (Vote 17-0;Reg<II>)
  • March 13, 2003: Passed VV; HJ24, p606 + 629
  • March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Insurance
  • April 8, 2003: Hearing; April 8, 2003, Room 101, LOB, 8:50 a.m.; SC17
  • April 11, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/17/03]; SC18
  • April 17, 2003: Ought to Pass; MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • May 15, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/22/03]; SC23
  • May 22, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 22, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 29, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 12, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/12/2003 Eff: 8/11/2003 Chap: 0124

Laws It Would Change

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