HB 1207-FN-A (2004): relative to a Global War on Terrorism operations service bonus payment.

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HB 1207-FN-A (2004)

relative to a Global War on Terrorism operations service bonus payment.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Military & Veterans' Affairs
  • Chapter law: 207

The Story

It was introduced on September 4, 2003 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 6, 2004. The committee held a work session on January 20, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 29, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2004. The committee held a work session on March 3, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 19–0. On March 17, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 8, 2004 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 1453). The committee's amendment (1453) was adopted on a voice vote on May 6, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 13, 2004 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 25, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1618) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 11, 2004, making it Chapter 207 of the session laws. It took effect on June 11, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 6, 2004, 10:00 AM: hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, RM306,LOB
  • January 20, 2004, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, RM306,LOB <Rep Coughlin>
  • February 3, 2004, 10:45 AM: hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, RMs210-211,LOB
  • March 3, 2004, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, RM209,LOB
  • March 31, 2004, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 17, 2004, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 8, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 2004, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref. to St-Fed Rel & Vets
  • September 4, 2003: Report due 1/29/2004 <f>
  • January 6, 2004: Hearing Jan 6 10:00 RM306,LOB
  • January 20, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Jan 20 2:00 RM306,LOB <Rep Coughlin>
  • January 20, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 29 (vote 13-0;CC)
  • January 20, 2004: Prop Comm Am{0152}(New Title)
  • January 29, 2004: Passed with Am and ref to Finance (CC by nec 2/3)
  • February 3, 2004: Fin Hearing Feb 3 10:45 RMs210-211,LOB
  • March 3, 2004: Fin Div I Subcommittee Work Session Mar 3 1:00 RM209,LOB
  • March 10, 2004: Fin Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 17 (vote 19-0;Reg)
  • March 10, 2004: Fin Comm Prop Am{0726}
  • March 17, 2004: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
  • March 17, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Interstate Cooperation
  • March 31, 2004: Hearing; March 31, 2004, Room 101, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC13
  • April 1, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/08/04]; SC14
  • April 8, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • April 28, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1453}, [05/06/04]; SC18, Pg.12
  • May 6, 2004: Committee Amendment{1453}, AA, VV
  • May 6, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{1453}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 6, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 13, 2004: House Concurred with Sen Am, Rep Coughlin MA VV
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1618}, Adopted
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled Am{1618}, Adopted
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled <6/4/04>
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled
  • June 11, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 6/11/2004 Eff: 6/11/2004 Chap: 0207

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