SB 430 (2008): relative to cemeteries and mausoleums.
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SB 430 (2008)
relative to cemeteries and mausoleums.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 319
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 13, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0596) was adopted on a voice vote on February 21, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On February 21, 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 March 27, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 1, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1139h). The committee's amendment (1139h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 16, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On April 16, 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 319 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Sen. Michael Downing (R - SD22) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Ronald Belanger (R - Rock 4)
- Rep. David Dalrymple (R - Rock 4)
- Rep. Anthony DiFruscia (R - Rock 4)
- Rep. Russell Ingram (R - Rock 4)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 13, 2008, 2:40 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
- March 27, 2008, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- April 1, 2008, 2:15 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
Votes
- February 21, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0596} — voice vote, passed
- April 16, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1139h — voice vote, passed
- May 21, 2008, Senate: Concur with House Amendment{1139} — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- February 13, 2008: Hearing; February 13, 2008, Room 103, State House, 2:40 p.m.; SC6
- February 13, 2008: Introduced 2/13/2008 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- February 14, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0596} [02/21/08]; SC7, Pg.10
- February 21, 2008: Committee Amendment{0596}, AA, VV
- February 21, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0596}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- February 21, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- March 27, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/27/2008 10:45 AM LOB 306
- April 1, 2008: Executive Session: 4/1/2008 2:15 PM LOB 306
- April 2, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1139h for April 16 CC (vote 17-0)
- April 2, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1139h
- April 16, 2008: Amendment #1139h Adopted, VV
- April 16, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1139h: MA VV
- May 21, 2008: Sen. Burling Moved Concur with House Amendment{1139}, MA, VV
- June 4, 2008: Enrolled
- June 5, 2008: Enrolled
- July 8, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 07/02/08; Eff. Date 08/31/08, Chapter 0319