SB 329-FN (2004): relative to the recovery by the retirement system of the overpayment of benefit amounts, relative to payment of medical benefits costs for disabled group II members of the retirement system, and making technical changes to the judicial retirement plan.

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SB 329-FN (2004)

relative to the recovery by the retirement system of the overpayment of benefit amounts, relative to payment of medical benefits costs for disabled group II members of the retirement system, and making technical changes to the judicial retirement plan.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Retirement
  • Chapter law: 146

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 22, 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. On February 12, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 12, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2004. The committee held a work session on April 5, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 15–2, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 15, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on April 20, 2004 and April 27, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 21–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 5, 2004 the House voted to pass it. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Flanders. The bill was enrolled on May 13, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 24, 2004, making it Chapter 146 of the session laws. It took effect on May 24, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2004, 9:10 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, LOB 101
  • March 25, 2004, 9:30 AM: hearing, RM 100, St House
  • April 5, 2004, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM100, St House <Rep Zolla>
  • April 20, 2004, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM209,LOB
  • April 27, 2004, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM209,LOB

Votes

  • January 22, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • February 12, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2004, Senate: Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Insurance
  • January 15, 2004: Hearing; January 15, 2004, Room 101, LOB, 9:10 a.m.; SC2
  • January 15, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [01/22/04]; SC3
  • January 22, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • February 5, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/12/04]; SC6
  • February 5, 2004: 02/05/2004 Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin
  • February 12, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 12, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • February 18, 2004: Report due Early <f>
  • March 25, 2004: Hearing Mar 25 9:30 RM 100, St House
  • April 5, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 5 10:00 RM100, St House <Rep Zolla>
  • April 7, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 15 (vote 15-2;CC)
  • April 7, 2004: Prop Comm Am{0832}(New Title)
  • April 15, 2004: Passed with Am and ref to Finance
  • April 20, 2004: Fin Div I Subcommittee Work & Exec Session Apr 20 10:00 RM209,LOB
  • April 22, 2004: Hearing (jt with Exec Depts & Admin) on Non-germane Am Apr 26 10:00 RMs210-211,LOB
  • April 27, 2004: Fin Div I Subcommittee Work & Exec Session Apr 27 10:00 RM209,LOB
  • April 28, 2004: Fin Maj Report OTP/AM for May 5 (vote 21-0;CC)
  • April 28, 2004: Fin Comm Prop Am{1396}(New Title)
  • May 5, 2004: Passed with Fin Am
  • May 6, 2004: Sen. Flanders Moved to Concur with House Amendment, MA, VV
  • May 6, 2004: Enrolled [05/06/04]
  • May 13, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 05/24/04 Eff. 05/24/04 [Section 1 & 2 Eff. 07/23/04]; Chapter 0146

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 72-FN (2002): relative to payment of medical benefits costs for group II members of the retirement system.
  • SB 322-FN (2004): relative to payment of medical benefits costs for disabled group II members of the retirement system.

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