HB 546 (2005): relative to the status of the board of trustees of the retirement system.

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HB 546 (2005)

relative to the status of the board of trustees of the retirement system.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Banks and Insurance
  • Subject: Retirement
  • Chapter law: 43

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 16, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 23, 2005 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 31, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Banks and Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 28, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 28, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 5, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 17, 2005, making it Chapter 43 of the session laws. It took effect on July 16, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 16, 2005, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM306,LOB
  • April 19, 2005, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Banks and Insurance, LOB 102

Votes

  • April 28, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin
  • March 16, 2005: Hearing Mar 16 1:00 RM306,LOB
  • March 17, 2005: Comm Report OTP for Mar 23 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • March 23, 2005: Passed
  • March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Banks and Insurance
  • April 19, 2005: Hearing; April 19, 2005, Room 102, LOB, 11:15 a.m.; SC15
  • April 20, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/28/05]; SC17
  • April 28, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 28, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 4, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 5, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 17, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 5/17/2005 Eff: 7/16/2005 Chap: 0043

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 366-FN (1992): enabling the retirement system board of trustees to invest retirement system assets in participation with commercial entities licensed by the small business administration.
  • SB 140-FN (1995): relative to the investment of public funds.

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