SB 146-FN (2008): relative to allowing service credit for certain court system employment.

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SB 146-FN (2008)

relative to allowing service credit for certain court system employment.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Retirement
  • Chapter law: 4

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 8, 2007 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 April 5, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on April 11, 2007 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 24, 2007. The committee held a work session on May 1, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 9, 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 14, 2007 and October 24, 2007. The committee met in executive session on November 8, 2007 and November 13, 2007. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 2, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On January 2, 2008 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2008. The committee held a work session on February 5, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 23–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on March 12, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on March 26, 2008, making it Chapter 4 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 21, 2007, 1:40 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
  • April 24, 2007, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • May 1, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • May 9, 2007, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • June 5, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • June 14, 2007, 10:30 AM: full committee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • October 24, 2007, 11:35 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 305
  • November 8, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • November 13, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • January 17, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Finance, LOB 212
  • February 5, 2008, 10:07 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • February 12, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • March 8, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 5, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • January 2, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 21, 2007: Hearing; February 21, 2007, Room 103, State House, 1:40 p.m.; SC8
  • February 22, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/08/07]; SC9
  • March 8, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • March 28, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/05/07]; SC14
  • April 5, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 5, 2007: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
  • April 11, 2007: Introduced and ref to Executive Departments & Administration
  • April 24, 2007: Public Hearing: 4/24/2007 11:00 AM LOB 306
  • May 1, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/1/2007 9:00 AM LOB 306
  • May 9, 2007: Executive Session: 5/9/07 1:00 PM LOB 306
  • May 9, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • June 5, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 6/5/2007 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • June 14, 2007: Full Committee Work Session: 6/14/07 10:30 AM LOB 306
  • October 24, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/24/07 11:35 AM LOB 305
  • October 31, 2007: ==CANCELLED==Subcommittee Work Session: 10/31/07 11:40 AM LOB 305
  • November 8, 2007: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 11/8/07 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • November 13, 2007: Retained Bill - Continued Executive Session: 11/13/07 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • November 14, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Jan 2 (vote 13-0; CC)
  • January 2, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • January 2, 2008: Referred to Finance
  • January 17, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/17/2008 11:00 AM LOB 212
  • February 5, 2008: Division I Work Session: 2/5/2008 10:07 AM LOB 212
  • February 12, 2008: Executive Session: 2/12/08 1:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • February 14, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 5 Reg (vote 23-0)
  • March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 6, 2008: Enrolled
  • March 12, 2008: Enrolled
  • March 26, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 03/25/08; Eff. Date 05/24/08; Chapter 0004

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