SB 373 (2008): relative to the application of the civil unions law to the retirement system.

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SB 373 (2008)

relative to the application of the civil unions law to the retirement system.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Retirement
  • Chapter law: 347

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0983) 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 10, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 15, 2008 and April 17, 2008. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1346h). The committee's amendment (1346h) 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. An enrolled bill amendment (2042) 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 (2042) 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 8, 2008, making it Chapter 347 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2008, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101
  • April 10, 2008, 1:00 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

  • March 20, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0983}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • April 23, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1346h NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, Senate: Motion to Concur, Sen. Barnes/Sen. Roberge — yeas 18, nays 5, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • January 22, 2008: Hearing; January 22, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC3
  • March 12, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0983}(New Title) [03/20/08]; SC11, Pg.8
  • March 19, 2008: Introduced 3/19/2008 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 20, 2008: Committee Amendment{0983}(New Title), AA, VV
  • March 20, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0983}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 20, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 10, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/10/2008 1:00 PM LOB 306
  • April 15, 2008: Executive Session: 4/15/2008 1:00 PM LOB 306
  • April 17, 2008: Continued Executive Session If Needed: 4/17/2008 11:00 AM LOB 306
  • April 17, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1346h NT for April 23 CC (vote 17-0)
  • April 17, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1346h (New Title)
  • April 23, 2008: Amendment #1346h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • April 23, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1346h NT: MA VV
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. Hassan Moved Concur with House Amendment{1346}(NT) RC 18Y-5N, Adopted
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2042 Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2042}, Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2008: Enrolled [6/4/2008]
  • July 8, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 07/07/08; Eff. Date 01/01/08 at 12:01 a.m., Chapter 0347

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