SB 309-FN (2008): relative to the regulation of amateur and professional fighting sports by the boxing and wrestling commission.

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SB 309-FN (2008)

relative to the regulation of amateur and professional fighting sports by the boxing and wrestling commission.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 261

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0438) was adopted on a voice vote on February 14, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On February 14, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2008. The committee held work sessions on April 15, 2008 and April 17, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 17, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1415h). The committee's amendment (1415h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 30, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On April 30, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 14, 2008 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Burling. An enrolled bill amendment (1967) was adopted on May 21, 2008. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1967) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 18, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 30, 2008, making it Chapter 261 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2008, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
  • March 27, 2008, 9:45 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 15, 2008, 10:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 17, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 17, 2008, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • February 14, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0438} — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1415h — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, Senate: Concur with House Amendment{1415} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 6, 2008: Hearing; February 6, 2008, Room 103, State House, 2:00 p.m.; SC5
  • February 7, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0438} [02/14/08]; SC6, Pg.5
  • February 13, 2008: Introduced 2/13/2008 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 14, 2008: Committee Amendment {0438}, AA, VV
  • February 14, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0438}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 14, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 27, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/27/2008 9:45 AM LOB 306
  • April 15, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/15/2008 10:15 AM LOB 306
  • April 17, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/17/2008 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • April 17, 2008: Executive Session: 4/17/2008 11:00 AM LOB 306
  • April 22, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1415h for April 30 Reg (vote 13-2)
  • April 22, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1415h
  • April 30, 2008: Amendment #1415h Adopted, VV
  • April 30, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1415h: MA VV
  • May 14, 2008: Sen. Burling Moved Concur with House Amendment{1415}, MA, VV
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1967 Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1967}, Adopted, VV
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 18, 2008: Enrolled [6/4/2008]
  • June 30, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 06/26/08; Eff. Date 06/26/08, Chapter 0261

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