HB 243 (2009): authorizing the designation of special assistant attorneys general.

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HB 243 (2009)

authorizing the designation of special assistant attorneys general.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 40

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 10, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it (amendment 0272h). The committee's amendment (0272h) 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 March 18, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 22, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 29, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 15, 2009, making it Chapter 40 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2009, 2:15 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 10, 2009, 2:15 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 7, 2009, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • February 18, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0272h — voice vote, passed
  • April 22, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 29, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/29/2009 2:15 PM LOB 306
  • February 10, 2009: Executive Session: 2/10/2009 2:15 PM LOB 306
  • February 11, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0272h for Feb 18 CC (vote 17-0)
  • February 11, 2009: Proposed Amendment #0272h
  • February 18, 2009: Amendment #0272h Adopted, VV
  • February 18, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0272h: MA VV
  • March 18, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 7, 2009: Hearing; April 07, 2009, Room 103, State House, 3:00 p.m
  • April 15, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/22/09]; SC20
  • April 22, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 22, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 29, 2009: Enrolled
  • April 29, 2009: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2009: Signed by the Governor 05/15/2009; Effective 07/14/2009; Chapter 0040

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