SB 87-LOCAL (2009): changing the timing of payment of fine revenue from district court clerks to municipalities.

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SB 87-LOCAL (2009)

changing the timing of payment of fine revenue from district court clerks to municipalities.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 137

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 18, 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 12, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 11–0, 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 137 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 2009, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • April 2, 2009, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • May 12, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • February 18, 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, 3:00 p.m.; SC8
  • February 11, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [2/18/09]; SC11
  • February 18, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 18, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 4, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 2, 2009: Public Hearing: 4/2/2009 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • May 12, 2009: Executive Session: 5/12/2009 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • May 13, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 20 RC (vote 11-0)
  • 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 0137

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1620-FN-A-LOCAL (2008): adding a fee to motor vehicle fines for use by law enforcement agencies.
  • HB 1512-FN-LOCAL (2008): relative to disposition of motor vehicle fines.
  • HB 683-FN-A-LOCAL (2009): relative to disposition of motor vehicle fines, relative to fines for speed limit violations, and requiring the department of safety to inform drivers of changes to the motor vehicle laws.

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