SB 461 (2008): relative to accessibility of genealogical records to the public.

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SB 461 (2008)

relative to accessibility of genealogical records to the public.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 47

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 15, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 23, 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 3, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On April 16, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 30, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 14, 2008, making it Chapter 47 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2008, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101
  • April 2, 2008, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 3, 2008, 12:30 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • January 23, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • January 15, 2008: Hearing; January 15, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC2
  • January 17, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [01/23/08]; SC3
  • January 23, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • January 23, 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 10:45 AM LOB 306
  • April 3, 2008: Executive Session: 4/3/2008 12:30 PM LOB 306
  • April 3, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 16 CC (vote 18-0)
  • April 16, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 24, 2008: Enrolled
  • April 30, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 14, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 05/12/08; Eff. Date 05/12/08, Chapter 0047

Laws It Would Change

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