SB 331-FN (2008): establishing new positions and realigning functions at the department of corrections.

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SB 331-FN (2008)

establishing new positions and realigning functions at the department of corrections.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 313

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 24, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 14, 2008 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 with changes. The committee's amendment (0898) 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 Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2008. The committee held a work session on April 17, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 17, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1412h). The committee's amendment (1412h) 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 21, 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 June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 8, 2008, making it Chapter 313 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2008, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
  • April 2, 2008, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 17, 2008, 9:00 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 — voice vote, passed
  • March 20, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0898} — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1412h — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, Senate: Concur with House Amendment{1412} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 24, 2008: Hearing; January 24, 2008, Room 103, State House, 2:00 p.m.; SC3
  • February 7, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/14/08]; SC6
  • February 14, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • March 12, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0898} [03/20/08]; SC11, Pg.5-7
  • March 19, 2008: Introduced 3/19/2008 and Referred to Executive Departments and Adminstration
  • March 20, 2008: Committee Amendment{0898}, AA, VV
  • March 20, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0898}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 20, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 2, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/2/2008 11:30 AM LOB 306
  • April 8, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 4/8/2008 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • April 15, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Subcommittee Work Session: 4/15/2008 9:00 AM LOB 306
  • April 17, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/17/2008 9:00 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 #1412h for April 30 CC (vote 15-0)
  • April 22, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1412h
  • April 30, 2008: Amendment #1412h Adopted, VV
  • April 30, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1412h: MA VV
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. Burling Moved Concur with House Amendment{1412}, MA, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • July 8, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 07/02/08; Eff. Date 07/01/08, Chapter 0313

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