HB 1544-FN (2012): adding state and local government part-time and public employees to employees eligible to participate in the state group insurance coverage.

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HB 1544-FN (2012)

adding state and local government part-time and public employees to employees eligible to participate in the state group insurance coverage.

Status: Referred for interim study
Term: 2011-2012
House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
Subject: Retirement

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 20, 2012. The committee met in executive session on January 25, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Feb 8 by a vote of 8–3. On February 8, 2012 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on June 20, 2012. The committee met in executive session on October 18, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Legislation in 2013”, by a vote of 10 to 0.

Hearings and Sessions

January 20, 2012, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
January 25, 2012, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
June 20, 2012, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
October 18, 2012, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

February 8, 2012, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
January 12, 2012: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 1/12/2012 11:30 AM LOB 306
January 20, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/20/2012 11:30 AM LOB 306-308
January 25, 2012: Executive Session: 1/25/2012 1:15 PM LOB 306
January 31, 2012: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Feb 8 (Vote 8-3; RC)
February 8, 2012: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
June 7, 2012: Referred to Executive Departments and Administration for Interim Study
June 20, 2012: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 6/20/2012 10:30 AM LOB 306
October 18, 2012: Interim Study - Executive Session: 10/18/2012 1:30 PM LOB 306
October 18, 2012: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Legislation in 2013 (Vote 10-0)

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