HB 255 (2009): relative to the filing of statements of financial interest.

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HB 255 (2009)

relative to the filing of statements of financial interest.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 154

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 March 3, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 12, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On March 24, 2009 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 8, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 12, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 27, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 3, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 8, 2009, making it Chapter 154 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 2009, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 12, 2009, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • May 12, 2009, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 24, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 27, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 3, 2009: Public Hearing: 3/3/2009 10:15 AM LOB 306
  • March 12, 2009: Executive Session: 3/12/2009 2:00 PM LOB 306
  • March 17, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 24 CC (vote 14-0)
  • March 24, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • May 12, 2009: Hearing; May 12, 2009, Room 101, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC23
  • May 14, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/27/09]; SC25
  • May 27, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 27, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 3, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 3, 2009: Enrolled
  • July 8, 2009: Signed by the Governor 07/08/2009; Effective 09/06/2009; Chapter 0154

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