SB 520-FN-A (2008): requiring the state veterans council to issue a state veterans handbook biennially and making an appropriation therefor.

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SB 520-FN-A (2008)

requiring the state veterans council to issue a state veterans handbook biennially and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 50

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0129) was adopted on a voice vote on January 23, 2008, changing the text of the bill. The Senate referred the bill to the Finance committee. 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 State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 2, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 11–0, 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 50 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2008, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs, SH 103
  • March 26, 2008, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 303
  • April 2, 2008, 9:30 AM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 303

Votes

  • January 23, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment Sen. Hassan/Sen. Barnes — yeas 23, nays 0, passed
  • February 7, 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 Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • January 16, 2008: Hearing; January 16, 2008, Room 103, State House, 9:15 a.m.; SC2
  • January 17, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0129}(New Title) [01/23/08]; SC3, Pg.6
  • January 23, 2008: Committee Amendment{0129}(New Title), AA, VV
  • January 23, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0129}(New Title) RC 23Y-0N; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • 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 State Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • March 26, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/26/2008 9:30 AM LOB 303
  • April 2, 2008: Executive Session: 4/2/2008 9:30 AM LOB 303
  • April 2, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 16 CC (vote 11-0)
  • 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 07/01/08, Chapter 0050

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