SB 33-FN (2007): equalizing the pay of administrative judges in the judicial branch.
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SB 33-FN (2007)
equalizing the pay of administrative judges in the judicial branch.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Courts and Procedure
- Chapter law: 186
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 8, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 15, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 28, 2007 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 26, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 8, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 12–4. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 31, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 178–134. 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 186 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Cynthia Dokmo (R - Hills 6)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 30, 2007, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
- April 26, 2007, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- May 8, 2007, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- February 8, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- March 15, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 31, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 178, nays 134, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- January 30, 2007: Hearing; January 30, 2007, Room 103, State House, 2:15 p.m.; SC5
- January 31, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/08/07]; SC6
- February 8, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
- March 7, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/15/07]; SC11
- March 15, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 15, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- March 28, 2007: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
- April 26, 2007: Public Hearing: 4/26/2007 1:00 PM LOB 208
- May 8, 2007: Executive Session: 5/8/07 11:00 AM LOB 208
- May 15, 2007: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 31 (vote 12-4; RC)
- May 15, 2007: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- May 31, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA DIV 178-134
- June 7, 2007: Enrolled
- June 7, 2007: Enrolled
- June 20, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/18/07; Eff. Date 07/01/07, Chapter 0186
Laws It Would Change
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