SB 321 (2008): relative to construction or renovation of regional vocational centers, transferring certain positions from the pari-mutuel commission to the department of safety, requiring certain operating budget reductions, relative to revenues and expenditures, and legalizing certain meetings.

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SB 321 (2008)

relative to construction or renovation of regional vocational centers, transferring certain positions from the pari-mutuel commission to the department of safety, requiring certain operating budget reductions, relative to revenues and expenditures, and legalizing certain meetings.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Finance
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 296

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1043) was adopted on a voice vote on March 20, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 20, 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 Finance committee. The committee held public hearings on April 8, 2008 and April 15, 2008. The committee held work sessions on April 15, 2008 and May 1, 2008. The committee held a public hearing on May 6, 2008 on a proposed non-germane amendment. The committee held work sessions on May 6, 2008 and May 7, 2008. The committee met in executive session on May 8, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 24–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1790h). The committee's amendment (1790h) was adopted on a division vote 217–71 on May 14, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1855h) was rejected on a roll call 139–181 on May 14, 2008. A floor amendment (1879h) was rejected on a roll call 134–178 on May 14, 2008. On May 14, 2008 the House failed “Divide the Question, Sections 15-17 (Rep Hutchinson)” on a division vote 126–183. On May 14, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 190–120. On May 21, 2008 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. D'Allesandro. A committee of conference met on May 28, 2008, May 29, 2008, May 30, 2008 and June 2, 2008 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. An enrolled bill amendment (2178) was adopted on June 4, 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 (2178) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 20, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 2, 2008, making it Chapter 296 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2008, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 100
  • April 8, 2008, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 15, 2008: full committee work session, House Finance
  • May 1, 2008, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • May 6, 2008: full committee work session, House Finance
  • May 7, 2008: full committee work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211 15 Minutes Following Session
  • May 8, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • May 28, 2008, 9:00 AM: committee of conference, SH 100
  • May 29, 2008, 4:00 PM: committee of conference, SH 100
  • May 30, 2008, 8:30 AM: committee of conference, SH 100
  • June 2, 2008, 10:00 AM: committee of conference, SH 100

Votes

  • March 20, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1043}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, House: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 217, nays 71, passed
  • May 14, 2008, House: FLAM 1855H (VAILLANCOURT) — yeas 139, nays 181, failed
  • May 14, 2008, House: FLAM 1879H (REP WEYLER) — yeas 134, nays 178, failed
  • May 14, 2008, House: Divide the Question, Sections 15-17 (Rep Hutchinson) — yeas 126, nays 183, failed
  • May 14, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1790h (New Title) — yeas 190, nays 120, passed
  • May 21, 2008, Senate: Nonconcur with House Am{1790}(NT); Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • June 4, 2008, House: C OF C REPORT #2132 AS PASSED BY SENATE + NEW AM — yeas 205, nays 137, passed
  • June 4, 2008, Senate: Motion to Adopt Committee of Conference Report (2132CofC) Sen. Kenney/Sen. Bragdon — yeas 12, nays 11, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Finance
  • January 30, 2008: Hearing; January 30, 2008, Room 100, State House, 11:00 a.m.; SC3
  • March 18, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1043}(New Title) [03/20/08]; SC11C, Pg.3-5
  • March 19, 2008: Introduced 3/19/2008 and Referred to Finance
  • March 20, 2008: Committee Amendment{1043}(New Title), AA, VV
  • March 20, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1043}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 20, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 8, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/8/2008 10:30 AM LOB 210-211 (Orig 11:00 AM)
  • April 15, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Full Committee Work Session: 4/15/2008 1:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • April 15, 2008: Continued Public Hearing on Non-Germane Amendments: 4/15/2008 1:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • April 15, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 4/15/2008 LOB 210-211 1:15 PM or Immediately Following Public Hearing
  • April 15, 2008: Continued Public Hearing on Non-Germane Amendment #1509h: 5/1/2008 12:45 PM LOB 210-211
  • May 1, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 5/1/2008 1:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • May 6, 2008: Public Hearing on Proposed Non-Germane Amendment: 5/6/2008 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 6, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 5/6/2008 LOB 210-211 10:00 AM Immediately Following Pub Hrng==RECESSED=
  • May 7, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 5/7/2008 LOB 210-211 15 Minutes Following Session
  • May 8, 2008: Executive Session: 5/8/2008 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 8, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1790h NT for May 14 Reg (vote 24-0)
  • May 8, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1790h (New Title)
  • May 14, 2008: Amendment #1790h (New Title) Adopted, DIV 217-71
  • May 14, 2008: Floor Amendment #1855h (Rep Vaillancourt) Failed, RC 139-181
  • May 14, 2008: Floor Amendment #1879h (Rep Weyler) Failed, RC 134-178
  • May 14, 2008: Divide the Question, Sections 15-17 (Rep Hutchinson): MF DIV 126-183
  • May 14, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1790h (New Title): MA DIV 190-120
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. D'Allesandro Moved Nonconcur with House Am{1790}(NT); Requests C of C, MA, VV
  • May 21, 2008: President Appoints: Senators D'Allesandro, Janeway and Odell
  • May 21, 2008: Alternates: Gallus and Larsen
  • May 21, 2008: Rep Marsh Moved House Accede to Senate Request for Committee of Conference, Adopted
  • May 21, 2008: Speaker Appoints: Reps M.Smith, D.Eaton, Foster, and Kurk
  • May 28, 2008: C of C Meeting; May 28, 2008, Room 100, State House, 9:00 a.m
  • May 29, 2008: C of C Meeting; May 29, 2008, Room 100, State House, 4:00 p.m
  • May 29, 2008: C of C Meeting; May 29, 2008, Room 100, State House, 4:00 p.m
  • May 30, 2008: C of C Meeting; =RECONVENE=RECESSED= May 30, 2008, Room 100, State House, 8:30 a.m
  • May 30, 2008: Conferee Change: Senator Foster Replaces Senator Odell
  • June 2, 2008: C of C Meeting; June 2, 2008, Room 100, State House, 10:00 a.m
  • June 3, 2008: Conferee Change: Senator Burling Replaces Senator Foster
  • June 3, 2008: Conference Committee Report #2132, Senate Amendment + New Amendment: Filed; HC 42A, PG.1
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report #2132 Adopted, RC 205-137
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report{2132}; RC 12Y-11N, Adopted
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2178 (New Title) Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2178}(2nd New Title), Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2008: Enrolled [6/4/2008]
  • July 2, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 06/27/08; Eff. Date 06/27/08, Chapter 0296
  • July 2, 2008: I. Sections 12 and 21-23 Shall Take Effect July 1, 2008
  • July 2, 2008: II. Sections 19 and 20 Shall Take Effect July 1, 2008 At 12:01 a.m
  • July 2, 2008: III. Sections 15 and 16 Shall Take Effect As Provided in Section 17
  • July 2, 2008: IV. Sections 31 and 32 Shall Take Effect July 1, 2009
  • July 2, 2008: V. Section 33 Shall Take Effect As Provided in Section 34
  • July 2, 2008: VI. Remainder Shall Take Effect June 27, 2008

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