SB 318-FN (2008): establishing a commission to study the creation of an animal care worker classification.

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SB 318-FN (2008)

establishing a commission to study the creation of an animal care worker classification.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 194

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 (0467) 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 on March 12, 2008 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 15, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1376h). The committee's amendment (1376h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 23, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On April 23, 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. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 18, 2008, making it Chapter 194 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2008, 2:40 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
  • March 27, 2008, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 15, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • February 14, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0467}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • April 23, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1376h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, Senate: Concur with House Am{1376}(2nd NT) — 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, 2:40 p.m.; SC5
  • February 8, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {0467}(New Title) [02/14/08]; SC6, Pg.5-6
  • February 14, 2008: Committee Amendment {0467}(New Title), AA, VV
  • February 14, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0467}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 14, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 12, 2008: Introduced and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 27, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/27/2008 11:15 AM LOB 306
  • April 15, 2008: Executive Session: 4/15/2008 1:00 PM LOB 306
  • April 15, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1376h NT for April 23 CC (vote 17-0)
  • April 15, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1376h (New Title)
  • April 23, 2008: Amendment #1376h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • April 23, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1376h (New Title): MA VV
  • May 14, 2008: Sen. Burling Moved Concur with House Am{1376}(2nd NT), MA, VV
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 18, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 06/11/08; Eff. Date 06/11/08, Chapter 0194

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