SB 294-FN-A (2006): authorizing 7 additional state troopers and making an appropriation therefor.

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SB 294-FN-A (2006)

authorizing 7 additional state troopers and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Finance
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 218

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 16, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 20–4 and ordered it to a third reading. On February 16, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on February 22, 2006 and was referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2006. The committee voted 12–7 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1680h). The committee's amendment (1680h) was adopted on a roll call 228–101 on April 19, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On April 19, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 236–95. On May 11, 2006 the Senate adopted “Sen. Morse Concur with House Amendment” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 24, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 1, 2006, making it Chapter 218 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 2006, 11:05 AM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 100
  • April 4, 2006, 1:30 PM: public hearing, RM210-211/LOB

Votes

  • February 16, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass Sen. Larsen/Sen. Estabrook — yeas 20, nays 4, passed
  • April 19, 2006, House: COMMITTEE AMENDMENT {1680} — yeas 228, nays 101, passed
  • April 19, 2006, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTP/ AM — yeas 236, nays 95, passed
  • May 11, 2006, Senate: Sen. Morse Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Finance
  • February 8, 2006: Hearing; February 8, 2006, Room 100, State House 11:05 a.m.; SC1
  • February 9, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/16/06]; SC6
  • February 16, 2006: Ought to Pass, RC 20Y-4N, MA; OT3rdg
  • February 16, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • February 22, 2006: Introduced and ref Finance HJ20, pg 1257
  • April 4, 2006: Public Hearing April 4 1:30 RM210-211/LOB
  • April 14, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {1680h} April 19 (vote 12-7; Reg. Cal)
  • April 19, 2006: Comm AM {1680h}, AA, RC (228-101)
  • April 19, 2006: Passed with AM {1680h}, MA, RC (236-95)
  • May 11, 2006: Sen. Morse Concur with House Amendment{1680}, MA, VV
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • June 1, 2006: Signed by the Governor on 06/01/06; Eff. date 07/01/06, Chapter 0218

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