SB 316-FN (2008): expanding a death benefit for police officers and firefighters to emergency medical technicians.

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SB 316-FN (2008)

expanding a death benefit for police officers and firefighters to emergency medical technicians.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

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 January 16, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 23, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 23–0, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 7, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 13, 2008 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2008. The committee held work sessions on April 1, 2008 and April 3, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 8, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for April 16 Reg unanimously, 18–0. On April 16, 2008 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 18, 2008. The committee met in executive session on October 28, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009”, by a vote of 11 to 6.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2008, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
  • March 26, 2008, 9:45 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 1, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 308
  • April 3, 2008, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 8, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • September 18, 2008: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 307
  • October 28, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • January 23, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass Sen. Gottesman/Sen. Barnes — yeas 23, nays 0, passed
  • February 7, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2008, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 16, 2008: Hearing; January 16, 2008, Room 103, State House, 1:30 p.m.; SC2
  • January 17, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [01/23/08]; SC3
  • January 23, 2008: Ought to Pass RC 23Y-0N, MA; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • January 31, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/07/08]; SC5
  • February 7, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 7, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • February 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 26, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/26/2008 9:45 AM LOB 306
  • April 1, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/1/2008 10:00 AM LOB 308
  • April 3, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/3/2008 8:30 AM LOB 306
  • April 3, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 4/3/2008 12:30 PM LOB 306
  • April 8, 2008: Executive Session: 4/8/2008 10:00 AM LOB 306 (Continued If Needed 4/10/08 10:00 AM LOB 306)
  • April 9, 2008: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for April 16 Reg (vote 18-0)
  • April 16, 2008: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
  • June 13, 2008: Referred to Executive Departments & Administration for Interim Study
  • September 18, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 9/18/2008 13:00 AM LOB 307
  • October 28, 2008: Interim Study Executive Session: 10/28/2008 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • October 28, 2008: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009 (Vote 11-6)

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