SB 431 (2010): relative to housing and tenancy protections for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

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SB 431 (2010)

relative to housing and tenancy protections for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Housing
  • Chapter law: 285

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 2, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0962s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 17, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On March 17, 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 18, 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 13, 2010 and April 22, 2010. The committee met in executive session on April 29, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1938h). The committee's amendment (1746h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 13, 2010, changing the text of the bill. The committee's amendment (1938h) was rejected on a division vote 149–170 on May 13, 2010. On May 13, 2010 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 185–134. On May 19, 2010 the Senate adopted “Sen. Reynolds Concurs with House Amendment 1746h” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 2, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 8, 2010, making it Chapter 285 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 2, 2010, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • March 30, 2010, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 13, 2010, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 22, 2010, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 29, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 17, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0962s — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 2010, House: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 149, nays 170, failed
  • May 13, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with AM #1746h — yeas 185, nays 134, passed
  • May 19, 2010, Senate: Sen. Reynolds Concurs with House Amendment 1746h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 2, 2010: Hearing: March 2, 2010, Room 103, State House, 3:00 p.m.; SC7
  • March 11, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0962s, 3/17/10; SC11
  • March 17, 2010: Committee Amendment 0962s, AA, VV
  • March 17, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0962s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 17, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 18, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 30, 2010: Public Hearing: 3/30/2010 1:30 PM LOB 208
  • April 13, 2010: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/13/2010 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • April 22, 2010: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/22/2010 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • April 29, 2010: Executive Session: 4/29/2010 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • May 6, 2010: Majority Comm Report: Ought to Pass with AM #1746h for May 12 (Vote 11-7; RC)
  • May 6, 2010: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #1746h
  • May 6, 2010: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1938h
  • May 6, 2010: Proposed Minority Committee Amendment #1938h
  • May 12, 2010: Special Order to Next Session Day, Without Objection
  • May 13, 2010: Majority Committee Amendment #1746h Adopted, VV
  • May 13, 2010: Minority Committee Amendment #1938h (Rep W.O'Brien) Failed, DIV 149-170
  • May 13, 2010: Ought to Pass with AM #1746h: MA DIV 185-134
  • May 19, 2010: Sen. Reynolds Concurs with House Amendment 1746h, MA, VV
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • July 8, 2010: Signed by the Governor on 07/08/2010; Effective 10/06/2010; Chapter 0285

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