HB 198 (2011): relative to the investment options for county funds.
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HB 198 (2011)
relative to the investment options for county funds.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 71
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2011. The committee voted 14–2 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 9, 2011 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 16, 2011 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 2011. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 27, 2011 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 4, 2011 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 16, 2011, making it Chapter 71 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Frederick Rice (R - Rock 15) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 8)
- Rep. Chris Nevins (R - Rock 15)
- Rep. Kenneth Sheffert (R - Rock 15)
- Rep. Kevin Sullivan (R - Rock 15)
- Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24)
- Sen. Chuck Morse (R - SD22)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 25, 2011, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
- April 19, 2011, 9:35 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101
Votes
- February 9, 2011, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 27, 2011, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
- January 25, 2011: Public Hearing: 1/25/2011 11:00 AM LOB 301 (Orig 1:00 PM) ==Executive Session to Follow==
- February 1, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 9 (Vote 14-2; RC)
- February 9, 2011: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- March 16, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
- April 19, 2011: Hearing: 4/19/11, Room 101, LOB, 9:35 a.m.; SC20
- April 20, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/27/11; SC21
- April 27, 2011: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 27, 2011: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- May 4, 2011: Enrolled
- May 4, 2011: Enrolled
- May 16, 2011: Signed by Governor 05/16/2011; Effective 07/15/2011; Chapter 0071
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 1232 (2000): relative to the investment options for county funds.