HB 1652-FN-A (2008): relative to the state obligation for payment of the non-federal share of FEMA public assistance and making an appropriation therefor.

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HB 1652-FN-A (2008)

relative to the state obligation for payment of the non-federal share of FEMA public assistance and making an appropriation therefor.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2007-2008
House committee: Finance
Senate committee: Finance
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 87

The Story

It was introduced on February 13, 2008 and referred to the House Finance committee. On February 13, 2008 the House adopted “Suspend House Rules for Reporting Deadline Extended to 3/13/2008” on a division vote 219–7. The committee held a public hearing on March 10, 2008. The committee held a work session on March 10, 2008. The committee met in executive session on March 10, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1009h). The committee's amendment (1009h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 18, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 18, 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 Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 17, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 24–0 and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 21, 2008, making it Chapter 87 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

March 10, 2008, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Finance, LOB 210-211
March 10, 2008, 9:15 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
March 10, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
April 9, 2008, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 100

Votes

February 13, 2008, House: Suspend House Rules for Reporting Deadline Extended to 3/13/2008 — yeas 219, nays 7, passed
March 18, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1009h — voice vote, passed
April 17, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass, Sen. Hassan/Sen. Letourneau — yeas 24, nays 0, passed

The Docket

February 13, 2008: Rules Committee Approved: Introduced 2/13/2008 and Referred to Finance
February 13, 2008: Suspend House Rules for Reporting Deadline Extended to 3/13/2008: MA DIV 219-7 by Required 2/3
March 6, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Public Hearing: 3/6/2008 9:00 AM LOB 210-211
March 6, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Division II Work Session: 3/6/2008 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
March 10, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/10/2008 9:00 AM LOB 210-211
March 10, 2008: Division II Work Session: 3/10/2008 9:15 AM LOB 210-211
March 10, 2008: Executive Session: 3/10/2008 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
March 13, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1009h for Mar 18 Reg (vote 21-0)
March 13, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1009h
March 18, 2008: Amendment #1009h Adopted, VV
March 18, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1009h: MA VV
March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Finance
April 9, 2008: Hearing; April 9, 2008, Room 100, State House, 10:30 a.m.; SC14
April 10, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/17/08]; SC15
April 17, 2008: Ought to Pass RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
April 17, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
April 30, 2008: Enrolled
May 1, 2008: Enrolled
May 21, 2008: Signed by the Governor on 05/21/2008; Effective 05/21/2008; Chapter 0087

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