SB 133-FN (2007): relative to the escrow fund for court facility improvements.

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SB 133-FN (2007)

relative to the escrow fund for court facility improvements.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Capital Budget
  • Subject: Courts and Procedure
  • Chapter law: 234

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the Senate Capital Budget committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0457) was adopted on a voice vote on March 15, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 15, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 29, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 16–8 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on April 5, 2007 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 24, 2007. The committee held a work session on May 1, 2007. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 16, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 16, 2007 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 23, 2007. The committee held work sessions on May 23, 2007 and May 24, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 30, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 6, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 14, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 26, 2007, making it Chapter 234 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2007, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Capital Budget, SH 100
  • April 24, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • May 1, 2007, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • May 23, 2007, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 23, 2007, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 24, 2007, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 30, 2007, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • March 15, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0457} — voice vote, passed
  • March 29, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Barnes — yeas 16, nays 8, passed
  • May 16, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 6, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Capital Budget
  • February 6, 2007: Hearing; February 6, 2007, Room 100, State House 10:30 a.m.; SC6
  • March 7, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0457} [03/15/07]; SC11, Pg.5-6
  • March 15, 2007: Committee Amendment {0457}, AA, VV
  • March 15, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0457}, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • March 21, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/29/07]; SC13
  • March 29, 2007: Ought to Pass RC 16Y-8N, MA; OT3rdg
  • March 29, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 5, 2007: Introduced and referred to Judiciary
  • April 24, 2007: Public Hearing: 4/24/2007 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • May 1, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/1/2007 11:30 AM LOB 208
  • May 9, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 16 (vote 14-0; CC)
  • May 16, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • May 16, 2007: Referred to Ways & Means
  • May 23, 2007: Public Hearing: 5/23/2007 9:30 AM LOB 202
  • May 23, 2007: Full Committee Work Session: 5/23/2007 11:00 AM LOB 202
  • May 24, 2007: Full Committee Work Session: 5/24/2007 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • May 30, 2007: Executive Session: 5/30/07 9:30 AM LOB 202
  • May 30, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for June 6 (vote 17-0; CC)
  • June 6, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • June 13, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 26, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/25/07; Eff. Date 07/01/07, Chapter 0234

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