SB 344 (2006): establishing a committee to study state benefit programs for national guard members.

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SB 344 (2006)

establishing a committee to study state benefit programs for national guard members.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 66

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 9, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 9, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on February 22, 2006 and was referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 11–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 12, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 13, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 24, 2006, making it Chapter 66 of the session laws. It took effect on April 24, 2006. The bill was enrolled on April 25, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 2006, 12:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, SH 103
  • March 28, 2006, 10:00 AM: public hearing, RM303/LOB

Votes

  • February 9, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 12, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • February 1, 2006: Hearing; February 1, 2006, Room 103, State House, 12:00 p.m.; SC1
  • February 1, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [02/09/06]; SC5
  • February 9, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 9, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • February 22, 2006: Introduced and ref State-Federal Relations & Veterans Affairs HJ20, pg 1257
  • March 28, 2006: Public Hearing March 28 10:00 RM303/LOB
  • April 5, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP April 12 (vote 11-0; CC)
  • April 12, 2006: Passed, MA, VV
  • April 13, 2006: Enrolled
  • April 24, 2006: Signed by the Governor on 04/24/06; Eff date 04/24/06, Chapter 0066
  • April 25, 2006: Enrolled

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