SB 358-FN (2010): relative to whistleblower protection and waste prevention in state government.

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SB 358-FN (2010)

relative to whistleblower protection and waste prevention in state government.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • Subject: Employment
  • Chapter law: 340

The Story

It was introduced on January 13, 2010 and referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0912s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 10, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On March 10, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 17, 2010 and was referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 2010. The committee held work sessions on April 6, 2010 and May 5, 2010. The committee met in executive session on May 6, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1913h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1913h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 12, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On May 12, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 19, 2010 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Hassan. On May 19, 2010 the House adopted “House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess)” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 25, 2010 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. The bill was enrolled on June 2, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2425) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 20, 2010, making it Chapter 340 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 2010, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102
  • March 30, 2010, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • April 6, 2010, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • May 5, 2010, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 308
  • May 6, 2010, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
  • May 25, 2010, 10:30 AM: committee of conference, SH 103

Votes

  • March 10, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0912s — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1913h — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2010, Senate: Nonconcur with House Amendment 1913h; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2010, House: House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 13, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • February 16, 2010: Hearing: February 16, 2010, Room 102, LOB, 9:45 a.m.; SC7
  • March 4, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0912s, 3/10/10; SC10, Pg.9
  • March 10, 2010: Committee Amendment 0912s, AA, VV
  • March 10, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0912s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 10, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 17, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • March 30, 2010: Public Hearing: 3/30/2010 10:00 AM LOB 307
  • April 6, 2010: Full Committee Work Session: 4/6/2010 1:00 PM LOB 307
  • April 6, 2010: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 4/6/2010 1:30 PM LOB 307
  • May 5, 2010: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/5/2010 9:30 AM LOB 308
  • May 6, 2010: Executive Session: 5/6/2010 9:30 AM LOB 307
  • May 6, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1913h for May 12 (Vote 12-0; CC)
  • May 6, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #1913h
  • May 12, 2010: Amendment #1913h Adopted, VV
  • May 12, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1913h: MA VV
  • May 19, 2010: Sen. Hassan Moved Nonconcur with House Amendment 1913h; Requests C of C, MA, VV
  • May 19, 2010: President Appoints: Senators Cilley, DeVries and Carson
  • May 19, 2010: House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess): MA VV
  • May 19, 2010: Speaker Appoints: Reps S.Kelly, Mears, Rice & Daniels
  • May 25, 2010: Committee of Conference Meeting: 5/25/2010 10:30 a.m., Room 103, State House
  • May 25, 2010: Conferee Changes: Rep Weed Replaces Rep Mears; Rep Goley Replaces Rep Rice
  • May 25, 2010: C of C Meeting: May 25, 2010, Room 103, State House, 10:30 a.m
  • May 25, 2010: C of C Meeting: May 25, 2010, Room 103, State House, 3:00 p.m
  • May 27, 2010: Conference Committee Report #2203, House Amendment + New Amendment, Filed
  • June 2, 2010: Conference Committee Report #2203 Adopted, VV
  • June 2, 2010: Conference Committee Report 2203; Adopted, VV
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2425 Adopted
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2425 Adopted
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • July 20, 2010: Signed by the Governor on 07/20/2010; Effective 07/20/2010; Chapter 0340

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