HB 41 (2005): relative to the right-to-know oversight commission.

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HB 41 (2005)

relative to the right-to-know oversight commission.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Right to Know
  • Chapter law: 3

The Story

It was introduced on December 1, 2004 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2005. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 9, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. 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 5, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 14, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 14, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 28, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 3, 2005, making it Chapter 3 of the session laws. It took effect on May 3, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2005, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • April 5, 2005, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

  • April 14, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • December 1, 2004: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
  • January 18, 2005: Hearing Jan 18 11:00 RM208,LOB
  • January 25, 2005: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 9 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • January 25, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0044}(New Title)
  • February 9, 2005: Passed with Am
  • March 24, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 5, 2005: Hearing; April 5, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 1:30 p.m.; SC14
  • April 7, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/14/05]; SC15
  • April 14, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 14, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 20, 2005: Enrolled
  • April 28, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 3, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 5/3/2005 Eff: 5/3/2005* Chap: 0003
  • May 3, 2005: *Multiple Effective Dates, Sec. 2 eff. 11/1/2010

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