HB 223-FN-LOCAL (2009): changing the effective date for the implementation of the retirement system employer assessments for excess benefits.

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HB 223-FN-LOCAL (2009)

changing the effective date for the implementation of the retirement system employer assessments for excess benefits.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Retirement
  • Chapter law: 4

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2009 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2009. The committee held a work session on February 11, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it (amendment 0289h). The committee's amendment (0289h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 18, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On February 18, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 18, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 9, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 25, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 1, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 13, 2009, making it Chapter 4 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2009, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 11, 2009, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 12, 2009, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 9, 2009, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 18, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0289h (NT) — voice vote, passed
  • March 25, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 5, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/5/2009 1:00 PM LOB 306
  • February 11, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/11/2009 8:30 AM LOB 306
  • February 12, 2009: Executive Session: 2/12/2009 2:00 PM LOB 306
  • February 12, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0289h (NT) for Feb 18 RC (vote 18-0)
  • February 12, 2009: Proposed Amendment #0289h (New Title)
  • February 18, 2009: Amendment #0289h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • February 18, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0289h (NT): MA VV
  • February 18, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 9, 2009: Hearing; March 9, 2009, Room 103, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC14
  • March 18, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/25/09]; SC16
  • March 25, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 25, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 26, 2009: Enrolled
  • April 1, 2009: Enrolled
  • April 13, 2009: Signed by the Governor on 04/13/2009; Effective 08/29/2008; Chapter 0004

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