HB 671-FN-A (2003): establishing a contributory defined benefit judicial retirement plan.

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HB 671-FN-A (2003)

establishing a contributory defined benefit judicial retirement plan.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Finance
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 311

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2003 the House voted to pass it, then referred it on to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 15–2. On March 25, 2003 the House adopted “Susp Rules for late ref to Finance” on a voice vote. On March 25, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a work session on March 31, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 22–1. On April 10, 2003 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 17, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 6, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 22, 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 with changes (amendment 1937). The committee's amendment (1937) was adopted on a voice vote on June 5, 2003, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2023), offered by Sen. Gatsas, was adopted on a voice vote on June 5, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On June 5, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 5, 2003 the Senate adopted “Sen. Clegg Rules Suspension for 3rd Reading and Final Passage” on a voice vote. On June 5, 2003 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes. On June 5, 2003 the Senate adopted “Sen. Flanders Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 13, 2003 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 24, 2003 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On June 24, 2003 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 30, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2307) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 21, 2003, making it Chapter 311 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2003, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Finance, RMs210-211,LOB
  • March 17, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Finance, RM100, St House
  • March 31, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • May 6, 2003, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, LOB 101
  • June 13, 2003, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, RM307,LOB

Votes

  • March 25, 2003, House: Susp Rules for late ref to Finance — voice vote, passed
  • March 25, 2003, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 2003, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 22, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Sen. Clegg Rules Suspension for 3rd Reading and Final Passage — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Sen. Flanders Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 24, 2003, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 24, 2003, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref. to Finance
  • February 12, 2003: Hearing Feb 12 9:30 RMs210-211,LOB
  • February 21, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Mar 6 (Vote 15-0;CC)
  • March 6, 2003: Passed and ref to Exec Depts & Admin
  • March 7, 2003: ==CANCELLED==Div I Subcom Work & Exec Sess Mar 7 10:30 RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • March 10, 2003: ED&A Hearing Mar 17 10:00 RM100, St House
  • March 18, 2003: ED&A Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 25 (Vote 15-2;Reg)
  • March 18, 2003: Prop ED&A Comm Am{0718}; HC26, p728-737
  • March 25, 2003: Reps Hess & Nordgren Susp Rules for late ref to Finance, MA 2/3VV
  • March 25, 2003: ED&A Comm Am, AA DIV(266-83); Passed with Am and ref to Finance VV
  • March 31, 2003: Fin Div I Subcom Work & Exec Session Mar 31 9:00 RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • March 31, 2003: Fin Maj Report OTP for Apr 10 (Vote 22-1;Reg)
  • April 10, 2003: Rep Alger Div ?; Sec. 3, Adopted VV; Remainder, Passed VV
  • April 17, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Insurance
  • May 6, 2003: Hearing; May 6, 2003, Room 101, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC21
  • May 16, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/22/03]; SC23
  • May 22, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • June 3, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1937}, [06/05/03]; SC25A, Pg.58-60
  • June 5, 2003: Committee Amendment{1937}, AA, VV
  • June 5, 2003: Sen. Gatsas Floor Amendment{2023}, AA, VV
  • June 5, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1937},{2023}, MA, VV
  • June 5, 2003: Sen. Clegg Rules Suspension for 3rd Reading and Final Passage 2/3 nec., MA, VV
  • June 5, 2003: House Nonconc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Mock MA
  • June 5, 2003: (Spkr appts Reps: O'Neil, Hamel, R Wheeler & Mitchell)
  • June 5, 2003: Sen. Flanders Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • June 5, 2003: President Appoints; Senators Gatsas, Morse, Cohen
  • June 13, 2003: Conf Comm Meeting June 13 1:00 RM307,LOB
  • June 19, 2003: Committee of Conference Report; Sen. Am{2118}, Filed
  • June 24, 2003: Conference Committee Report{2118}, Adopted, VV
  • June 24, 2003: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2307}, Adopted, VV
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2307}, Adopted, VV
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • July 21, 2003: Signed by the Governor 7/21/03 Eff: 7/01/03 Chap: 0311

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