HB 266 (2005): relative to the procedure for dismissal or suspension of a police chief.

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HB 266 (2005)

relative to the procedure for dismissal or suspension of a police chief.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 24

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2005. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 23, 2005 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 21, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 21, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 4, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 10, 2005, making it Chapter 24 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2005, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • April 14, 2005, 8:35 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

  • April 21, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2005: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
  • February 2, 2005: Hearing Feb 2 2:30 RM301,LOB
  • February 15, 2005: Maj Report OTP for Feb 23 (vote 17-0;CC)
  • February 23, 2005: Passed
  • March 24, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 14, 2005: Hearing; April 14, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 8:35 a.m.; SC15
  • April 14, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/21/05]; SC16
  • April 21, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 21, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 28, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 4, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 10, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 5/10/2005 Eff: 1/1/2006 Chap: 0024

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