HB 135 (2007): establishing the second Sunday in October as Firefighters Memorial Day.

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HB 135 (2007)

establishing the second Sunday in October as Firefighters Memorial Day.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2007-2008
House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
Senate committee: Election Law and Internal Affairs
Subject: Memorials
Chapter law: 275

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0166h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 22, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 9, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 17, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 31, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 5, 2007, making it Chapter 275 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

February 1, 2007, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
February 16, 2007, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
May 9, 2007, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs, SH 103

Votes

March 6, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
May 17, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Executive Departments and Administration
February 1, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/1/2007 9:30 AM LOB 306
February 16, 2007: Executive Session: 2/16/07 2:00 pm LOB 306
February 22, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0166h} for March 6 {Vote: 16-0; CC}
February 22, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0166h
March 6, 2007: Amendment {0166h} Adopted, VV
March 6, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment: MA VV
March 22, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Election Law and Internal Affairs
May 9, 2007: Hearing; May 9, 2007, Room 103, State House, 9:30 a.m.; SC19
May 9, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/17/07]; SC20
May 17, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
May 17, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
May 31, 2007: Enrolled
May 31, 2007: Enrolled
July 5, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 07/03/07; Eff. Date 09/01/07; Chapter 0275

Laws It Would Change

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