HB 1520-FN (2008): allowing service in the Peace Corps and AmeriCorps to be purchased as creditable service in the retirement system.

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HB 1520-FN (2008)

allowing service in the Peace Corps and AmeriCorps to be purchased as creditable service in the retirement system.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Retirement
  • Chapter law: 233

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 31, 2008. The committee held work sessions on February 7, 2008 and February 20, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0350h). The committee's amendment (0350h) 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 27, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1452) was adopted on a voice vote on May 1, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1633), offered by Sen. Kelly, was adopted on a voice vote on May 1, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 1, 2008 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 May 14, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 21, 2008 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendments #1452 and #1633 NT (Rep Irwin)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 4, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 20, 2008, making it Chapter 233 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2008, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 7, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 20, 2008, 9:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 20, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 14, 2008, 1:50 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0350h — voice vote, passed
  • May 1, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Ams{1452}{1633}(N T) — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendments #1452 and #1633 NT (Rep Irwin) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 31, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/31/2008 10:30 AM LOB 306
  • February 7, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/7/2008 9:00 AM LOB 306
  • February 19, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 2/19/2008 10:15 AM LOB 306
  • February 20, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/20/2008 9:15 AM LOB 306
  • February 20, 2008: Executive Session: 2/20/08 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • February 21, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0350h for Mar 5 CC (vote 16-0)
  • February 21, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0350h
  • March 5, 2008: Amendment #0350h Adopted, VV
  • March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0350h: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 14, 2008: Hearing; April 14, 2008, Room 103, State House, 1:50 p.m.; SC15
  • April 23, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1452} [05/01/08]; SC17, Pg.23
  • May 1, 2008: Committee Amendment{1452}, AA, VV
  • May 1, 2008: Sen. Kelly Floor Amendment{1633}(New Title), AA, VV
  • May 1, 2008: Ought to Pass with Ams{1452}{1633}(N T), MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • May 7, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/14/08]; SC19
  • May 14, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 14, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: House Concurs with Senate Amendments #1452 and #1633 NT (Rep Irwin): MA VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/20/2008; Effective 08/19/2008; Chapter 0233

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