HB 1219 (2010): repealing the wartime registration of aliens laws.

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HB 1219 (2010)

repealing the wartime registration of aliens laws.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 124

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 7, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 2, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On February 17, 2010 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 3, 2010 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 5, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 13, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 2010, making it Chapter 124 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 7, 2010, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 2, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • March 23, 2010, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • February 17, 2010, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 5, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 7, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/7/2010 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 2, 2010: Executive Session: 2/2/2010 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 10, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 17 CC (vote 18-0)
  • February 17, 2010: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 3, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 23, 2010: Hearing: March 23, 2010, Room 103, State House, 2:45 p.m.; SC12
  • April 28, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 5/5/10; SC18
  • May 5, 2010: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 5, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 13, 2010: Enrolled
  • May 13, 2010: Enrolled
  • June 9, 2010: Signed by the Governor 06/09/2010; Effective 08/08/2010; Chapter 0124

Laws It Would Change

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