SB 23-FN (2003): allowing veterans the right to purchase credit in the retirement system for certain service in the armed forces.

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SB 23-FN (2003)

allowing veterans the right to purchase credit in the retirement system for certain service in the armed forces.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
Subject: Retirement
Chapter law: 234

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0202). On February 13, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 13, 2003 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 3, 2003 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On April 10, 2003 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (1097), offered by Sen. D'Allesandro, was rejected on a voice vote on April 10, 2003. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on April 10, 2003 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 1, 2003. The committee held a work session on May 6, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 15–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 15, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on May 21, 2003 and May 27, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 5, 2003 the House voted to pass it. On June 5, 2003 the Senate adopted “Sen. Prescott Concur with House Amendment” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2070) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 30, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 7, 2003, making it Chapter 234 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2003.

Hearings and Sessions

January 22, 2003, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 102
May 1, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100,St House
May 6, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House
May 21, 2003, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
May 27, 2003, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RMs209,LOB <Rep Stone>

Votes

February 13, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
April 3, 2003, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
April 10, 2003, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
April 10, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
June 5, 2003, Senate: Sen. Prescott Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 9, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
January 22, 2003: Hearing; January 22, 2003, Room 102, LOB, 1:45 p.m.; SC3
February 7, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {0202}, [02/13/03]; SC9, Pg.4
February 13, 2003: Committee Amendment {0202}, AA, VV; Ought to Pass with Amendment, MA, VV
February 13, 2003: Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
March 28, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/03/03]; SC16
April 3, 2003: Ought to Pass [Not Voted On]
April 3, 2003: Sen. D'Allesandro Floor Amendment{1097}, (New Title), [Not Voted On]
April 3, 2003: Sen. Green Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
April 10, 2003: Sen. Clegg Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
April 10, 2003: Sen. D'Allesandro Floor Amendment{1097}, AF, VV
April 10, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
April 10, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
April 10, 2003: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin
April 14, 2003: Report due on 5/8/2003 <f>
May 1, 2003: Hearing May 1 10:00 RM100,St House
May 6, 2003: Subcom Work Session May 6 9:00 RM100, St House
May 6, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 15 (Vote 15-1;CC)
May 6, 2003: Prop Comm Am{1498}
May 15, 2003: Passed with Am and ref to Finance
May 21, 2003: Fin Div I Subcom Work & Exec Session May 21 1:00 RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
May 27, 2003: Fin Div I Subcom Work & Exec Sess May 27 1:00 RMs209,LOB <Rep Stone>
May 28, 2003: Fin Maj Report OTP for June 5 (Vote 18-0;CC)
June 5, 2003: Passed
June 5, 2003: Sen. Prescott Concur with House Amendment, MA, VV
June 5, 2003: Enrolled Am{2070}, Adopted
June 24, 2003: Enrolled Bill Amendment {2070}, Adopted, VV
June 30, 2003: Enrolled
June 30, 2003: Enrolled
July 7, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 7/7/2003 Eff- 7/1/2003 Chapter 0234

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

SB 216-FN (2000): allowing veterans the right to purchase credit in the retirement system for certain service in the armed forces.
HB 188-FN (2001): allowing veterans the right to purchase credit in the retirement system for certain service in the armed forces.