HB 315 (2008): relative to criminal background checks of prospective municipal employees through the division of state police.

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HB 315 (2008)

relative to criminal background checks of prospective municipal employees through the division of state police.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Municipalities
  • Chapter law: 59

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 8, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on June 5, 2007, June 26, 2007, August 29, 2007 and September 11, 2007. The committee met in executive session on October 24, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2447h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2447h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 2, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 2, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1192) was adopted on a voice vote on April 10, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On April 10, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 23, 2008 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1192 (Rep Theberge)” on a voice vote. 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 59 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2007, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • March 8, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • June 5, 2007, 1:00 PM: work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • June 26, 2007, 10:00 AM: work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • August 29, 2007, 10:00 AM: work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • September 11, 2007, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • October 24, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 1, 2008, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101

Votes

  • January 2, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2447h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1192} — voice vote, passed
  • April 23, 2008, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1192 (Rep Theberge) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Municipal and County Government
  • February 7, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/7/2007 1:30 PM LOB 301
  • March 8, 2007: Executive Session: 3/8/2007 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • March 8, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • June 5, 2007: ==DATE & TIME CHANGE==Group D Governance Subcom Work Session: 6/5/2007 1:00 PM LOB 301
  • June 26, 2007: Group D Governance Subcom Work Session: 6/26/07 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • August 29, 2007: Group D Governance Subcom Work Session: 8/29/07 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • September 11, 2007: Full Committee Work Session: 9/11/07 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • October 24, 2007: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/24/07 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • October 26, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2447h(New Title) for Jan 2 (vote 14-0;CC); HC2 PG130
  • October 26, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #2447h(New Title)
  • January 2, 2008: Amendment #2447h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • January 2, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2447h (New Title): MA VV
  • February 21, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • April 1, 2008: Hearing; April 1, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC11C
  • April 2, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1192} [04/10/08]; SC14, Pg.6
  • April 10, 2008: Committee Amendment{1192}, AA, VV
  • April 10, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1192}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 10, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 23, 2008: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1192 (Rep Theberge): MA VV
  • April 30, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 1, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 21, 2008: Signed by the Governor on 05/21/2008; Effective 09/01/2008; Chapter 0059

Laws It Would Change

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