HB 685-FN (2009): relative to medical benefits payment by the retirement system for certain vested deferred group I members.

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HB 685-FN (2009)

relative to medical benefits payment by the retirement system for certain vested deferred group I members.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Retirement
  • Chapter law: 164

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 February 11, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0307h). The committee's amendment (0307h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 4, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On March 4, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 11, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1180s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 8, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On April 8, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 20, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 3, 2009 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1180s (Rep Irwin)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 8, 2009, making it Chapter 164 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2009, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 17, 2009, 2:45 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 31, 2009, 2:01 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 4, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0307h — voice vote, passed
  • April 8, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1180s} — voice vote, passed
  • May 20, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2009, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1180s (Rep Irwin) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 11, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/11/2009 11:30 AM LOB 306
  • February 17, 2009: Executive Session: 2/17/2009 2:45 PM LOB 306
  • February 19, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0307h for Mar 4 CC (vote 17-1)
  • February 19, 2009: Proposed Amendment #0307h
  • March 4, 2009: Amendment #0307h Adopted, VV
  • March 4, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0307h: MA VV
  • March 11, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; S J7, Pg.120
  • March 31, 2009: Hearing; March 31, 2009, Room 101, LOB, 2:01 p.m.; SC17
  • April 2, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1180s} [04/08/09]; SC18, Pg.32
  • April 8, 2009: Committee Amendment {1180s}, AA, VV
  • April 8, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1180s}, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • May 14, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/20/09]; SC24
  • May 20, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 20, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 3, 2009: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1180s (Rep Irwin): MA VV
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled
  • July 8, 2009: Signed by the Governor 07/08/2009; Effective 07/08/2009; Chapter 0164

Laws It Would Change

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