SB 312-FN (2004): establishing a state code of ethics.

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SB 312-FN (2004)

establishing a state code of ethics.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
Senate committee: Public Affairs
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 214

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On February 19, 2004 the Senate rejected a motion to kill it on a voice vote. A floor amendment (0519), offered by Sen. Roberge, was adopted on a voice vote on February 19, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On February 19, 2004 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On February 19, 2004 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (0565), offered by Sen. Larsen, was adopted on a voice vote on February 19, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On February 19, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 19, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on February 19, 2004 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 22, 2004. The committee held work sessions on April 1, 2004 and April 6, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 17–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 5, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes, on a motion by Sen. Roberge. On May 13, 2004 the House adopted “House Acceded to req for Conf Comm” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 17, 2004 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 25, 2004 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. On May 25, 2004 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 25, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 11, 2004, making it Chapter 214 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2005.

Hearings and Sessions

January 21, 2004, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A
March 22, 2004, 11:15 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM 100, State House
April 1, 2004, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House <Rep Hamel>
April 6, 2004, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House <Rep Zolla>
May 17, 2004, 9:00 AM: committee of conference, LOB 104

Votes

February 19, 2004, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, failed
February 19, 2004, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
February 19, 2004, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
February 19, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
May 13, 2004, House: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm — voice vote, passed
May 25, 2004, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed
May 25, 2004, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Public Affairs
January 21, 2004: Hearing; January 21, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 8:30 a.m.; SC2
February 12, 2004: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [02/19/04]; SC7
February 19, 2004: Inexpedient to Legislate, MF, VV
February 19, 2004: Sen. Roberge Moved Ought to Pass
February 19, 2004: Sen. Roberge Floor Amendment{0519}, AA, VV
February 19, 2004: Sen. Below Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
February 19, 2004: Sen. Clegg Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
February 19, 2004: Sen. Larsen Floor Amendment{0565}, AA, VV
February 19, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0519},{0565}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
February 19, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
February 19, 2004: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin
March 22, 2004: Hearing Mar 22 11:15 RM 100, State House
April 1, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 1 9:30 RM100, St House <Rep Hamel>
April 6, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 6 9:00 RM100, St House <Rep Zolla>
April 27, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 5 (vote 17-1;CC)
April 27, 2004: Prop Comm Am{1285}
May 5, 2004: Passed with Am
May 6, 2004: Senator Roberge Nonconcur with House Am Requests Committee of Conference, Adopted
May 6, 2004: President Appoints; Senators Barnes, Sapareto, Larsen
May 13, 2004: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm, Rep O'Neil MA VV
May 13, 2004: (Speaker appts Reps: O'Neil, Hamel, Drisko & F Sullivan)
May 17, 2004: Committee of Conference Meeting; May 17, 2004, Room 104, LOB, 9:00 a.m
May 19, 2004: Conf Comm Report (House Am + New Am{1603}) Filed
May 25, 2004: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
May 25, 2004: Conference Committee Report{1603}, Adopted, VV
May 25, 2004: Enrolled
May 25, 2004: Enrolled <6/4/04>
June 11, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 06/11/04; Eff. 01/01/05; Chapter 0214

Laws It Would Change

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