SB 230-FN (2012): relative to the calculation of average final compensation for certain retirement system members.

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SB 230-FN (2012)

relative to the calculation of average final compensation for certain retirement system members.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Special Committee on Public Employee Pensions Reform
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Retirement
  • Chapter law: 166

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 7, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 8, 2012 and was referred to the House Special Committee on Public Employee Pensions Reform committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 10–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 11, 2012 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On April 11, 2012 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a work session on May 8, 2012. The committee met in executive session on May 10, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 23–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 15, 2012 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 30, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 7, 2012, making it Chapter 166 of the session laws. It took effect on June 7, 2012.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2012, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 100
  • March 27, 2012, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Special Committee on Public Employee Pensions Reform, LOB 307
  • May 8, 2012, 1:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • May 10, 2012, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • March 7, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 11, 2012, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2012, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 26, 2012: Hearing: 1/26/12, Room 100, SH, 10:00 a.m; SC3
  • February 21, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 3/7/12; SC9
  • March 7, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 8, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Special Committee on Public Employee Pensions Reform
  • March 27, 2012: Public Hearing: 3/27/2012 2:00 PM LOB 307 ==Executive Session To Follow==
  • March 29, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 11 (Vote 10-0; CC)
  • April 11, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 11, 2012: Referred to Finance
  • May 8, 2012: Division I Work Session: 5/8/2012 1:00 PM LOB 212
  • May 10, 2012: Executive Session: 5/10/2012 9:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 10, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 15 (Vote 23-0; CC)
  • May 15, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • May 23, 2012: Enrolled
  • May 30, 2012: Enrolled [Recessed from 5/17/2012 Session]
  • June 7, 2012: Signed by the Governor on 06/07/2012; Chapter 0166; Effective 06/07/2012

Laws It Would Change

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