SB 462 (2008): limiting liability for overseers of public welfare when acting in the course of their official duties.

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SB 462 (2008)

limiting liability for overseers of public welfare when acting in the course of their official duties.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 96

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 February 5, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 20, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 15, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, 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 96 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2008, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101
  • April 1, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 15, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • March 20, 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 Public and Municipal Affairs
  • February 5, 2008: Hearing; February 5, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC4
  • March 12, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/20/08]; SC11
  • March 19, 2008: Introduced 3/19/2008 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • March 20, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 20, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 1, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/1/2008 11:00 AM LOB 301
  • April 15, 2008: Executive Session: 4/15/2008 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • April 17, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 23 CC (vote 17-0)
  • 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 01/01/09, Chapter 0096

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 456 (2008): limiting liability for town health officers and overseers of public welfare when acting in the course of their official duties.

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