HB 591-FN (2003): allowing a certain former state employee to apply for accidental disability benefits.

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HB 591-FN (2003)

allowing a certain former state employee to apply for accidental disability benefits.

  • Status: Became law unsigned
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Retirement
  • Chapter law: 171

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 12, 2003. The committee held a work session on March 3, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 14–6. On March 12, 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 May 15, 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 29, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 29, 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. It became law without the governor's signature on June 18, 2003, as Chapter 171. The governor neither signed it nor returned it, and the docket records it as enacted under Part II, Article 44 of the state constitution.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2003, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House
  • March 3, 2003, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100,St House
  • April 8, 2003, 9:20 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 12, 2003, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 29, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin
  • January 28, 2003: Report due 3/6/2003 <f>
  • February 12, 2003: Hearing Feb 12 9:00 RM100, St House
  • February 12, 2003: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==Subcom Work Session Feb 18 9:30 RM100, St House <Rep Zolla>
  • March 3, 2003: Rescheduled Subcom Work Session Mar 3 9:30 RM100,St House
  • March 5, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Mar 12 (Vote 14-6;Reg)
  • March 12, 2003: Passed VV; HJ23, p562 + 591
  • March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Insurance
  • April 8, 2003: Hearing; April 8, 2003, Room 101, LOB, 9:20 a.m.; SC17
  • May 9, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/15/03]; SC22
  • May 15, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • May 22, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/29/03]; SC24
  • May 29, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 29, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 18, 2003: Became Law Without Signature on 6/18/2003 Eff: 8/17/2003 Chap: 0171

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