HB 491-FN (2011): relative to divestiture of retirement system assets relating to Sudan.

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HB 491-FN (2011)

relative to divestiture of retirement system assets relating to Sudan.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Retirement
  • Chapter law: 53

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 22, 2011. The committee met in executive session on March 2, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0597h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0597h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 15, 2011, changing the text of the bill. On March 15, 2011 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 23, 2011 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 2011. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 13, 2011 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 27, 2011 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 9, 2011, making it Chapter 53 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 22, 2011, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 2, 2011: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 301 Following House Session
  • March 31, 2011, 9:10 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 100

Votes

  • March 15, 2011, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0597h — voice vote, passed
  • April 13, 2011, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 22, 2011: Public Hearing: 2/22/2011 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • March 2, 2011: Executive Session: 3/2/2011 LOB 301 Following House Session
  • March 3, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0597h for Mar 15 (Vote 13-0; CC)
  • March 3, 2011: Proposed Committee Amendment #2011-0597h
  • March 15, 2011: Amendment #0597h Adopted, VV
  • March 15, 2011: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0597h: MA VV
  • March 23, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 31, 2011: Hearing: 3/31/11, Room 100, State House, 9:10 a.m.; SC17
  • April 7, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/13/11; SC19
  • April 13, 2011: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 13, 2011: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 27, 2011: Enrolled
  • April 27, 2011: Enrolled
  • May 9, 2011: Signed by Governor 05/09/2011; Effective 05/09/2011; Chapter 0053

Laws It Would Change

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