HB 38 (2007): relative to terms of appointment for certain state officers.

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HB 38 (2007)

relative to terms of appointment for certain state officers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: State Government
  • Chapter law: 156

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 January 16, 2007. The committee held a work session on January 23, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 8, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 11–4. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0517h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 27, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 27, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 12, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 9, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 31, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 7, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 20, 2007, making it Chapter 156 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2007, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • January 23, 2007, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 8, 2007, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • May 9, 2007, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103

Votes

  • March 27, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0517h — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Clegg — yeas 13, nays 11, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 16, 2007: Public Hearing: 1/16/2007 2:00 PM LOB 306
  • January 23, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/23/07 9:30 AM LOB 306
  • March 8, 2007: Executive Session: 3/8/2007 2:30 PM LOB 306
  • March 16, 2007: Majority Comm Rept: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0517h} for March 27 (vote 11-4; RC)
  • March 16, 2007: Minority Comm Rept: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 16, 2007: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment: #0517h
  • March 27, 2007: Amendment {0517h} Adopted, VV; HJ 30A, pg.1084-1086
  • March 27, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0517h: MA VV; HJ 30A, pg.1083-1086
  • April 12, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • May 9, 2007: Hearing; May 9, 2007, Room 103, State House, 1:45 p.m.; SC19
  • May 17, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/24/07]; SC21
  • May 24, 2007: Sen. Larsen Without Objection Special Order to May 31, 2007
  • May 31, 2007: Ought to Pass 13Y-11N, MA; OT3rdg
  • May 31, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 7, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 7, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/18/07; Eff. Date 08/17/07; Chapter 0156

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