SB 48 (2003): exempting housing for older persons from certain age discrimination laws.
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SB 48 (2003)
exempting housing for older persons from certain age discrimination laws.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Commerce
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Housing
- Chapter law: 58
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 29, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 6, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 6, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on February 13, 2003 and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 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 May 8, 2003 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 2003, making it Chapter 58 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2004.
Sponsors
- Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1)
- Sen. Jane O'Hearn (R - SD12)
- Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 28)
- Rep. John Pratt (D - Ches 24)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 29, 2003, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 102
- April 8, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
Votes
- February 6, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
- January 29, 2003: Hearing; January 29, 2003, Room 102, LOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC5
- January 31, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/06/03]; SC7, Pg.2
- February 6, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- February 6, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- February 13, 2003: Introduced and ref to Commerce
- April 8, 2003: Hearing Apr 8 10:00 RM302,LOB
- April 15, 2003: Maj Report OTP for May 8 (Vote 15-0;CC)
- May 8, 2003: Passed
- May 15, 2003: Enrolled
- May 15, 2003: Enrolled
- May 27, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 5/27/2003 Eff- 1/1/2004 Chap- 0058