SB 349 (2008): allowing continuation of judicial retirement plan benefits for judges called to full-time active military duty.

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SB 349 (2008)

allowing continuation of judicial retirement plan benefits for judges called to full-time active military duty.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 88

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 30, 2008. 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 April 2, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 15, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–2 to recommend that the House pass it. On April 23, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 28, 2008, making it Chapter 88 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2008, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
  • April 2, 2008, 2:00 PM: 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 7, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 23, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 30, 2008: Hearing; January 30, 2008, Room 103, State House, 2:00 p.m.; SC4
  • 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
  • April 2, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/2/2008 2:00 PM LOB 306
  • April 15, 2008: Executive Session: 4/15/2008 1:00 PM LOB 306
  • April 15, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 23 CC (vote 15-2)
  • April 23, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 30, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 1, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 28, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 05/21/08; Eff. date 05/21/08, Chapter 0088

Laws It Would Change

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