SB 425-FN (2010): relative to exemptions to the right-to-know law.

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SB 425-FN (2010)

relative to exemptions to the right-to-know law.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Right to Know
  • Chapter law: 206

The Story

It was introduced on January 13, 2010 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0793s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 3, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On March 3, 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 11, 2010 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 2010. The committee held work sessions on April 15, 2010 and April 27, 2010. The committee met in executive session on April 29, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 16–2. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 12, 2010 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 236–61. The bill was enrolled on May 19, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 24, 2010, making it Chapter 206 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2010, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • March 30, 2010, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 15, 2010, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 27, 2010, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 29, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 3, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0793s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2010, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 236, nays 61, passed

The Docket

  • January 13, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 26, 2010: Hearing; January 26, 2010, Room 103, State House, 2:00 p.m.; SC4
  • February 17, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0793s, NT, 3/3/10; SC9, Pg.13
  • March 3, 2010: Committee Amendment 0793s, NT, AA, VV
  • March 3, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0793s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 3, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 11, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 30, 2010: Public Hearing: 3/30/2010 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • April 15, 2010: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/15/2010 10:30 AM LOB 208
  • April 22, 2010: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/22/2010 9:00 AM LOB 208
  • April 22, 2010: ===CANCELLED=== Work Session: 4/22/2010 9:00 AM LOB 208
  • April 27, 2010: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/27/2010 9:30 AM LOB 208
  • April 29, 2010: Executive Session: 4/29/2010 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • May 3, 2010: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 12 (Vote 16-2; RC)
  • May 3, 2010: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • May 12, 2010: Ought to Pass: MA DIV 236-61
  • May 19, 2010: Enrolled
  • May 19, 2010: Enrolled
  • June 24, 2010: Signed by the Governor on 06/22/10; Section 3 Eff. 12/19/10, Rem. Eff. 06/22/10; Chapter 0206

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