HB 704-FN-A (2007): relative to the commission on the status of men and relative to appropriations to the STARC armory and making appropriations for state matching funds for federal emergency management agency disaster assistance grants and energy expense shortfalls.

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HB 704-FN-A (2007)

relative to the commission on the status of men and relative to appropriations to the STARC armory and making appropriations for state matching funds for federal emergency management agency disaster assistance grants and energy expense shortfalls.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: State Government
  • Chapter law: 4

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 22, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 6, 2007. On March 7, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On March 7, 2007 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on March 14, 2007 and March 19, 2007. On March 27, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate and was referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee met in executive session on April 2, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2007. On April 5, 2007 the Senate adopted “Sen D'Allesandro Rules Susp. 2/3 nec. For Consideration at Present Time” on a voice vote. On April 5, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. On April 5, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 12, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 24, 2007, making it Chapter 4 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 2007, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 22, 2007, 8:30 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 14, 2007, 3:07 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • March 19, 2007, 10:39 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • April 2, 2007, 11:07 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 4, 2007, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 100

Votes

  • March 7, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 27, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0994h — voice vote, passed
  • April 5, 2007, Senate: Sen D'Allesandro Rules Susp. 2/3 nec. For Consideration at Present Time — voice vote, passed
  • April 5, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass Sections 1-14 and 16 — voice vote, passed
  • April 5, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass Section 15 — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Executive Departments and Admnistration
  • February 20, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/20/2007 2:00 PM LOB 306
  • February 22, 2007: Executive Session: 2/22/07 8:30 AM LOB 306
  • February 22, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for March 6 (vote 15-1; CC)
  • March 6, 2007: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Rodeschin)
  • March 6, 2007: Special Order to March 7 Without Objection
  • March 7, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 7, 2007: Referred to Finance
  • March 14, 2007: Division I Work Session: 3/14/2007 3:07 PM LOB 212
  • March 19, 2007: Division I Work Session: 3/19/2007 10:39 AM LOB 209
  • March 22, 2007: Division I Public Hearing on 2 Non-Germane Amendments: 3/26/2007 9:00 AM LOB 212
  • March 22, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Finance [03/22/07]
  • March 27, 2007: Rule Suspension: Consideration at Present Time and if Passed, Immediate 3rd Reading: Motion Adopted, VV, by necessary two-thirds; HJ 30A, pg.1072
  • March 27, 2007: (Rep Kurk) Floor Amendment #0994h (New Title) Adopted, VV; HJ 30A, pg.1073-1074
  • March 27, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0994h: MA VV; HJ 30A, pg.1073-1075
  • April 2, 2007: Executive Session: 4/2/07 11:07 AM LOB 210-211
  • April 4, 2007: Hearing; April 4, 2007, Room 100, State House, 10:15 a.m.; SC14
  • April 5, 2007: Sen D'Allesandro Rules Susp. 2/3 nec. For Consideration at Present Time, MA, VV
  • April 5, 2007: Sen. Barnes Divide Question Section 1-14 and 16; Section 15
  • April 5, 2007: Chair Rules Question Divisible
  • April 5, 2007: Ought to Pass Sections 1-14 and 16, MA, VV
  • April 5, 2007: Ought to Pass Section 15, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 5, 2007: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
  • April 12, 2007: Enrolled
  • April 12, 2007: Enrolled
  • April 24, 2007: Signed by the Governor 04/20/07; Eff. Date 04/20/07; Chapter 0004

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