HB 1505-FN (2012): relative to public employee suggestions for cost-saving measures.

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HB 1505-FN (2012)

relative to public employee suggestions for cost-saving measures.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2012. The committee held work sessions on January 25, 2012 and January 30, 2012. The committee met in executive session on January 31, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 11–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0392h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0392h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 8, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On February 8, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 15, 2012 and was referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 18, 2012 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2012, 10:35 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • January 25, 2012, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • January 30, 2012, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • January 31, 2012, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 15, 2012, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 103

Votes

  • February 8, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0392h — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2012, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 17, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/17/2012 10:35 AM LOB 306
  • January 25, 2012: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/25/2012 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • January 30, 2012: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/30/2012 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • January 31, 2012: Executive Session: 1/31/2012 2:30 PM LOB 306
  • January 31, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0392h for Feb 8 (Vote 11-0; CC)
  • January 31, 2012: Proposed Committee Amendment #2012-0392h
  • February 8, 2012: Amendment #0392h Adopted, VV
  • February 8, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0392h: MA VV
  • February 15, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Finance
  • March 15, 2012: Hearing: 3/15/12, Room 103, SH, 1:45 p.m.; SC10
  • April 12, 2012: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 4/18/12; Vote 7-0; CC; SC15
  • April 18, 2012: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 325-FN (2013): relative to public employee suggestions for cost-saving measures.
  • HB 1670-FN (2016): relative to public employee suggestions for cost-savings measures.

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