HB 1374 (2008): relative to the homeland security and emergency management responsibilities of the department of safety and the use of interpreters in court-authorized wiretaps.

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HB 1374 (2008)

relative to the homeland security and emergency management responsibilities of the department of safety and the use of interpreters in court-authorized wiretaps.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: State Government
  • Chapter law: 361

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2008. The committee held a work session on February 12, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0542h). The committee's amendment (0542h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held public hearings on April 7, 2008, April 30, 2008 and May 5, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1754) was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 15, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 21, 2008 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1754 NT (Rep Irwin)” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2167) was adopted on June 4, 2008. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2167) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 20, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 11, 2008, making it Chapter 361 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2008, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 12, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 12, 2008, 12:30 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 7, 2008, 1:40 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
  • April 30, 2008, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
  • May 5, 2008, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 305-307

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0542h — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1754}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1754 NT (Rep Irwin) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 30, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/30/2008 2:30 PM LOB 306
  • February 12, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/12/2008 9:00 AM LOB 306
  • February 12, 2008: Executive Session: 2/12/2008 12:30 PM LOB 306
  • February 14, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0542h for Mar 5 CC (vote 12-1)
  • February 14, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0542h
  • March 5, 2008: Amendment #0542h Adopted, VV
  • March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0542h: MA VV
  • March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 7, 2008: Hearing; April 7, 2008, Room 103, State House, 1:40 p.m.; SC13
  • April 30, 2008: Hearing; === CANCELLED === RECONVENE === April 30, 2008, Room 103, State House, 2:00 p.m.; SC16
  • April 30, 2008: Hearing; TIME CHANGE === April 30, 2008, Room 103, State House, 2:45 p.m.; SC17
  • April 30, 2008: Hearing; =RECESSED = ROOM CHANGE = RECONVENE = April 30, 2008, Rooms 305-307, LOB, 2:45 p.m
  • May 5, 2008: Hearing; May 5, 2008, Rooms 305-307, LOB, 1:30 p.m.; SC18
  • May 8, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1754}(New Title) [05/15/08]; SC19, Pg.33-38
  • May 15, 2008: Committee Amendment{1754}(New Title), AA, VV
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1754}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2008: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1754 NT (Rep Irwin): MA VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2167 Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2167}, Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2008: Enrolled [6/4/2008]
  • July 11, 2008: Signed by the Governor 07/11/2008; Chapter 0361
  • July 16, 2008: I. Section 16 Effective as Provided in Section 17
  • July 16, 2008: II. Remainder Effective 07/11/2008

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