HB 310-FN (2009): relative to reimbursement of mileage for judges and marital masters and relative to civil marriage and civil unions.
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HB 310-FN (2009)
relative to reimbursement of mileage for judges and marital masters and relative to civil marriage and civil unions.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Courts and Procedure
- Chapter law: 60
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On March 4, 2009 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On March 4, 2009 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on March 18, 2009 and March 30, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 31, 2009 and April 1, 2009. The committee voted unanimously, 23–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On April 8, 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 Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 28, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (1523s), offered by Sen. Reynolds, was adopted on a roll call 14–10 on May 6, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On May 6, 2009 the Senate adopted “Sec.1-5” on a roll call 24–0. On May 6, 2009 the Senate adopted “Sec.6-9” on a roll call 14–10. On May 6, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. On May 6, 2009 the House failed “Postpone to a Time Certain (Rep Rowe)” on a roll call 136–176. On May 6, 2009 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1523s (New Title) (Rep Cote)” on a roll call 180–131. On May 6, 2009 the House failed “Reconsideration (Rep Vaillancourt)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 6, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1579) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 13, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 3, 2009, making it Chapter 60 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Cote (D - Hills 23) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 29, 2009, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- February 17, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- March 18, 2009, 1:30 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
- March 30, 2009, 9:30 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
- March 31, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
- April 1, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
- April 28, 2009, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
Votes
- March 4, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 8, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 6, 2009, Senate: Sen. Reynolds Floor Amendment (1523s) — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
- May 6, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
- May 6, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
- May 6, 2009, House: POSTPONE TO A TIME CERTAIN (REP ROWE) — yeas 136, nays 176, failed
- May 6, 2009, House: Concur — yeas 180, nays 131, passed
- May 6, 2009, House: Reconsideration (Rep Vaillancourt) — voice vote, failed
The Docket
- January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- January 29, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/29/2009 10:00 AM LOB 208
- February 17, 2009: Executive Session: 2/17/2009 10:00 AM LOB 208
- February 18, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 4 CC (vote 19-0)
- March 4, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- March 4, 2009: Referred to Finance
- March 18, 2009: Division I Work Session: 3/18/2009 1:30 PM LOB 212 (Orig 10:30 AM)
- March 30, 2009: Division I Work Session: 3/30/2009 9:30 AM LOB 212
- March 31, 2009: Executive Session: 3/31/2009 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
- April 1, 2009: Executive Session: 4/1/2009 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
- April 1, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 8 CC (vote 23-0)
- April 8, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- April 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- April 28, 2009: Hearing; April 28, 2009, Room 103, State House, 3:15 p.m.; SC21
- April 29, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/06/09]; SC22
- May 6, 2009: Sen. Reynolds Floor Amendment (1523s)(New Title), RC 14Y - 10N, AA
- May 6, 2009: Sen. Bragdon Divide the Question: Sec.1-5, Sec.6-9
- May 6, 2009: Chair Ruled Question Divisible
- May 6, 2009: Sec.1-5 RC 24Y - 0N, MA
- May 6, 2009: Sec.6-9 RC 14Y - 10N, MA
- May 6, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment (1523s)(New Title), MA; OT3rdg
- May 6, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- May 6, 2009: Postpone to a Time Certain (Rep Rowe): MF RC 136-176
- May 6, 2009: House Concurs with Senate AM #1523s (New Title) (Rep Cote): MA RC 180-131
- May 6, 2009: Reconsideration (Rep Vaillancourt): MF VV
- May 6, 2009: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1579 Adopted
- May 6, 2009: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1579 Adopted
- May 6, 2009: Enrolled
- May 13, 2009: Enrolled
- June 3, 2009: Signed by the Governor 06/03/2009; Chapter 0060
- June 4, 2009: I. Section 1-5 Effective 08/02/2009
- June 4, 2009: II. Section 6-7 Effective as Provided in Section 8
- June 4, 2009: III. Remainder Effective 06/03/2009