SB 338-FN (2004): relative to the purchase of prior service credit in the retirement system, and repealing certain provisions permitting additional contributions.

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SB 338-FN (2004)

relative to the purchase of prior service credit in the retirement system, and repealing certain provisions permitting additional contributions.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Retirement
  • Chapter law: 216

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2004. 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 work sessions on April 5, 2004 and April 8, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 16–1, 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 a work session on April 20, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 20–0, 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 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 18, 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 216 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2004, 8:50 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, LOB 101
  • March 25, 2004, 11:00 AM: hearing, RM 100, St House
  • April 5, 2004, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM100, St House <Rep Zolla>
  • April 8, 2004, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM100, St House <Rep Zolla>
  • April 20, 2004, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM209,LOB
  • May 18, 2004, 2:30 PM: committee of conference, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 12, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — 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 Insurance
  • January 20, 2004: Hearing; January 20, 2004, Room 101, LOB, 8:50 a.m.; SC2
  • 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 11:00 RM 100, St House
  • April 5, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 5 11:00 RM100, St House <Rep Zolla>
  • April 8, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 8 9:00 RM100, St House <Rep Zolla>
  • April 8, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 15 (vote 16-1;CC)
  • April 8, 2004: Prop Comm Am{1038}(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 28, 2004: Fin Maj Report OTP/AM for May 5 (vote 20-0;CC)
  • April 28, 2004: Prop Fin Comm Am{1398}
  • May 5, 2004: Passed with Fin Am
  • May 6, 2004: Senator Roberge Nonconcur with House Am Requests Committee of Conference, Adopted
  • May 6, 2004: President Appoints; Senators Green, Roberge, D'Allesandro
  • May 13, 2004: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm, Rep O'Neil MA VV
  • May 13, 2004: (Speaker appts Reps: O'Neil, Hall, Irwin & R Wheeler)
  • May 18, 2004: Committee of Conference Meeting; May 18, 2004, Room 103, SH, 2:30 p.m
  • May 18, 2004: Committee of Conference Meeting; May 18, 2004, Room 101, LOB, 2:30 p.m
  • May 18, 2004: Conferee Change: Senator Peterson Replaces Senator D'Allesandro
  • May 19, 2004: Conf Comm Report (House Am + New Am{1643}) Filed
  • May 25, 2004: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
  • May 25, 2004: Conference Committee Report{1643}, 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. 07/01/04; Chapter 0216
  • June 15, 2004: Section 2 & 6 Eff. 12/31/04; Chapter 0216

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 651-FN (2004): relative to the purchase of prior service credit in the retirement system, and repealing certain provisions permitting additional contributions.

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