SB 351 (2012): relative to proclaiming Blue Star Mother’s Day and changing eligibility for free admission to the state park system for members of the armed forces.

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SB 351 (2012)

relative to proclaiming Blue Star Mother’s Day and changing eligibility for free admission to the state park system for members of the armed forces.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 274

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 6, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-1139s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1139s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 21, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 21, 2012 and was referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 3, 2012. The committee met in executive session on May 10, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2212h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on May 15, 2012. The committee's amendment (2212h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 17, 2012, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2012-2318h) was adopted on a roll call 141–130 on May 17, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On May 17, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 17, 2012 the House failed “Reconsideration (Rep Baldasaro)” on a division vote 48–214. On May 23, 2012 the Senate adopted “Sen. Barnes Concurs with House Amendment #2212h, #2318h” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 6, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 19, 2012, making it Chapter 274 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 6, 2012, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101
  • May 3, 2012, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 203
  • May 10, 2012, 9:30 AM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 203

Votes

  • March 21, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1139s — voice vote, passed
  • May 17, 2012, House: FLAM 2318H(NT) (REP LOVETT) — yeas 141, nays 130, passed
  • May 17, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2212h(NT) and #2318h(NT) — voice vote, passed
  • May 17, 2012, House: Reconsideration (Rep Baldasaro) — yeas 48, nays 214, failed
  • May 23, 2012, Senate: Sen. Barnes Concurs with House Amendment #2212h, #2318h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • March 6, 2012: Hearing: 3/6/12, Room 101, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC7
  • March 8, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-1139s, 3/21/12; Vote 5-0; CC; SC11
  • March 21, 2012: Committee Amendment 1139s; AA, VV
  • March 21, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1139s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 21, 2012: Introduced and Referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • May 3, 2012: Public Hearing: 5/3/2012 10:30 AM LOB 203
  • May 10, 2012: Executive Session: 5/10/2012 9:30 AM LOB 203
  • May 10, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2212h(NT) for May 15 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • May 10, 2012: Proposed Committee Amendment #2012-2212h (New Title)
  • May 15, 2012: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Baldasaro)
  • May 17, 2012: Amendment #2212h(NT): AA VV
  • May 17, 2012: Floor Amendment #2012-2318h(NT) (Rep Lovett): AA RC 141-130
  • May 17, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2212h(NT) and #2318h(NT): MA VV
  • May 17, 2012: Reconsideration (Rep Baldasaro): MF DIV 48-214
  • May 23, 2012: Sen. Barnes Concurs with House Amendment #2212h, #2318h; MA, VV
  • June 6, 2012: Enrolled
  • June 6, 2012: Enrolled
  • June 19, 2012: Signed by the Governor on 06/19/12; Chapter 0274 I. Section 2 Effective as Prov. in Section 3 II. Remainder Effective 06/19/12

Laws It Would Change

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