SB 161-FN (2011): relative to procedures for adoption of agency rules under the administrative procedures act.

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SB 161-FN (2011)

relative to procedures for adoption of agency rules under the administrative procedures act.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 252

The Story

It was introduced on February 3, 2011 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2011. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2011-0706s). The committee's amendment (0706s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 16, 2011, changing the text of the bill. On March 16, 2011 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2011-1001s). The committee's amendment (1001s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 23, 2011, changing the text of the bill. On March 23, 2011 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2011. The committee held a work session on April 14, 2011. The committee met in executive session on April 19, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1442h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1442h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 27, 2011, changing the text of the bill. On April 27, 2011 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 27, 2011 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 5, 2011. The committee held a work session on May 5, 2011. The committee met in executive session on May 5, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 24–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 18, 2011 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 233–121. On May 25, 2011 the Senate adopted “Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #1442h” on a voice vote. On June 1, 2011 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration on Concurrence with House Amendment #1442h” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Merrill. On June 1, 2011 the Senate failed “Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #1442h” on a voice vote. On June 1, 2011 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Merrill. On June 8, 2011 the House adopted “House Accedes to Senate Request for C of C (Rep C.McGuire)” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 14, 2011 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. The House adopted the conference report (2374c) on a voice vote. The Senate adopted the conference report (2374c) on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 22, 2011 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 13, 2011, making it Chapter 252 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2011, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 100
  • April 5, 2011, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 14, 2011, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 19, 2011, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • May 5, 2011: executive session, House Finance
  • May 5, 2011, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • May 5, 2011, 2:00 PM: full committee work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • June 14, 2011, 3:30 PM: committee of conference, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 16, 2011, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0706s — voice vote, passed
  • March 23, 2011, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1001s — voice vote, passed
  • April 27, 2011, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1442h — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2011, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 233, nays 121, passed
  • May 25, 2011, Senate: Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #1442h — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2011, Senate: Reconsideration on Concurrence with House Amendment #1442h — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2011, Senate: Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #1442h — voice vote, failed
  • June 1, 2011, Senate: Nonconcur with House Amendment 1442h; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 2011, House: House Accedes to Senate Request for C of C (Rep C.McGuire) — voice vote, passed
  • June 22, 2011, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 22, 2011, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 3, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 17, 2011: Hearing: 2/17/11, Room 100, State House, 10:00 a.m.; SC11
  • March 9, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2011-0706s, Session Date: 3/16/11; SC15
  • March 16, 2011: Committee Amendment 0706s, AA, VV
  • March 16, 2011: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0706s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-3
  • March 17, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2011-1001s, 3/23/11; SC16
  • March 17, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration [3/17/2011]
  • March 23, 2011: Committee Amendment 1001s, AA, VV
  • March 23, 2011: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1001s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 23, 2011: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 5, 2011: Public Hearing: 4/5/2011 10:45 AM LOB 306
  • April 14, 2011: Rules Subcommittee Work Session: 4/14/2011 1:30 PM LOB 306
  • April 19, 2011: Executive Session: 4/19/2011 1:15 PM LOB 306
  • April 21, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1442h (Vote 13-0; CC)
  • April 21, 2011: Proposed Committee Amendment #2011-1442h
  • April 27, 2011: Amendment #1442h Adopted, VV
  • April 27, 2011: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1442h: MA VV
  • April 27, 2011: Referred to Finance
  • May 5, 2011: Public Hearing: 5/5/2011 11:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 5, 2011: Full Committee Work Session: 5/5/2011 2:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • May 5, 2011: Executive Session: 5/5/2011 LOB 210-211 3:00 PM or immediately following work session
  • May 11, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 18 (Vote 24-0; RC)
  • May 18, 2011: Ought to Pass: MA DIV 233-121
  • May 25, 2011: Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #1442h, MA, VV
  • June 1, 2011: Sen. Merrill Moved Reconsideration on Concurrence with House Amendment #1442h, MA, VV
  • June 1, 2011: Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #1442h, MF, VV
  • June 1, 2011: Sen. Merrill Moved Nonconcur with House Amendment 1442h; Requests C of C, MA, VV
  • June 1, 2011: President Appoints: Senators Merrill, White and Luther
  • June 8, 2011: House Accedes to Senate Request for C of C (Rep C.McGuire): MA VV
  • June 8, 2011: Speaker Appoints: Reps C.McGuire, Whitehead, Sytek, and Pilotte
  • June 14, 2011: Committee of Conference Meeting: 6/14/2011, 3:30 p.m., Room 101, LOB
  • June 15, 2011: Conference Committee Report #2011-2374c, House AM + New AM, Filed
  • June 22, 2011: Conference Committee Report #2374c Adopted, VV
  • June 22, 2011: Conference Committee Report 2374c; Adopted, VV
  • June 22, 2011: Enrolled
  • June 22, 2011: Enrolled
  • July 13, 2011: Signed by the Governor on 07/13/2011; Effective 09/11/2011; Chapter 0252

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