HB 1603-FN-A (2008): establishing a penalty for payment of a state obligation with an invalid form of payment.

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HB 1603-FN-A (2008)

establishing a penalty for payment of a state obligation with an invalid form of payment.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 223

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2008. The committee held a work session on February 12, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0679h). The committee's amendment (0679h) 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 Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 1, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1953) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. 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 16, 2008, making it Chapter 223 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2008, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 12, 2008, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 19, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 15, 2008, 8:50 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0679h — voice vote, passed
  • May 1, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Ways and Means
  • January 22, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/22/2008 1:30 PM LOB 202
  • February 12, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/12/2008 10:30 AM LOB 202
  • February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/2008 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • February 20, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 2/20/2008 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • February 20, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0679h for Mar 5 CC (vote 16-0)
  • February 20, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0679h
  • March 5, 2008: Amendment #0679h Adopted, VV
  • March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0679h: MA VV
  • March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Ways and Means
  • April 15, 2008: Hearing; April 15, 2008, Room 100, State House, 8:50 a.m.; SC15
  • April 23, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/01/08]; SC17
  • May 1, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 1, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1953}, Adopted
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1953 Adopted
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 16, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/16/2008; Chapter 0223
  • June 30, 2008: I. Section 1-3 Effective as Provided in Section 4
  • June 30, 2008: II. Remainder Effective 06/16/2008

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