SCR 5 (2004): commending the United States Congress for supporting concurrent receipt of disability and retirement benefits by disabled veterans.

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SCR 5 (2004)

commending the United States Congress for supporting concurrent receipt of disability and retirement benefits by disabled veterans.

  • Status: Adopted by both chambers
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Military & Veterans' Affairs

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 17, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 24–0 and ordered it to a third reading. On March 17, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 18, 2004 and was referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2004. The committee met in executive session on April 13, 2004 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 22, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. On April 29, 2004 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Prescott.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2004, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 102
  • April 6, 2004, 11:30 AM: hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, RM306,LOB
  • April 13, 2004, 10:30 AM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, RM306,LOB

Votes

  • March 17, 2004, Senate: Ought to pass Sen. Estabrook/Sen. Barnes — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • April 29, 2004, Senate: Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments & Administration
  • February 4, 2004: Hearing; February 4, 2004, Room 102, LOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC4
  • March 12, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/17/04]; SC11
  • March 17, 2004: Ought to Pass, RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
  • March 17, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 18, 2004: Introduced and ref to St-Fed Rel & Vets
  • April 6, 2004: Hearing Apr 6 11:30 RM306,LOB
  • April 13, 2004: Executive Session Apr 13 10:30 RM306,LOB
  • April 13, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 22 (vote 11-0;CC)
  • April 13, 2004: Prop Comm Am{1153}(New Title)
  • April 22, 2004: Passed with Am
  • April 29, 2004: Sen. Prescott Moved to Concur with House Amendment, MA, VV

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