SB 174-FN (2009): relative to state recoveries of public assistance caused by fraud.
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SB 174-FN (2009)
relative to state recoveries of public assistance caused by fraud.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 141
The Story
It was introduced on February 4, 2009 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 4, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 4, 2009 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2009. The committee met in executive session on May 5, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On May 20, 2009 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 27, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 30, 2009, making it Chapter 141 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 17, 2009, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
- April 2, 2009, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- May 5, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- March 4, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 20, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- February 4, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- February 17, 2009: Hearing; February 17, 2009, Room 103, State House, 2:30 p.m.; SC11
- February 19, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/04/09]; SC12
- March 4, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 4, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- March 4, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- April 2, 2009: Public Hearing: 4/2/2009 11:00 AM LOB 208
- May 5, 2009: Executive Session: 5/5/2009 10:00 AM LOB 208
- May 13, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 20 CC (vote 17-0)
- May 20, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- May 20, 2009: Enrolled
- May 27, 2009: Enrolled
- June 30, 2009: Signed by the Governor on 06/29/09; Effective 06/29/09; Chapter 0141