SB 54 (2009): eliminating the reference to per diem compensation of probate judges presiding over involuntary admissions hearings.

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SB 54 (2009)

eliminating the reference to per diem compensation of probate judges presiding over involuntary admissions hearings.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 133

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 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 February 12, 2009 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 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 133 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 2009, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • March 31, 2009, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • May 5, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • February 4, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 20, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 27, 2009: Hearing; January 27, 2009, Room 103, State House, 2:45 p.m.; SC8
  • January 28, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [2/04/09]; SC9
  • February 4, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 4, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • February 12, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 31, 2009: Public Hearing: 3/31/2009 2:00 PM LOB 208
  • May 5, 2009: Executive Session: 5/5/2009 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • May 6, 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 0133

Laws It Would Change

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