HB 312 (2014): restricting the collection of biometric data by state agencies, municipalities, and political subdivisions, and requiring the election of benefits by certain members of the judicial retirement plan or their beneficiaries.

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HB 312 (2014)

restricting the collection of biometric data by state agencies, municipalities, and political subdivisions, and requiring the election of benefits by certain members of the judicial retirement plan or their beneficiaries.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 162

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on June 4, 2013 and September 19, 2013. The committee met in executive session on November 12, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2013-2240h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2240h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 8, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On January 8, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2014 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 6, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on May 15, 2014. A floor amendment (2014-1836s), offered by Sen. Sharon Carson, was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2014, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2014-1877s), offered by Sen. Sharon Carson, was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On May 15, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 22, 2014 the House adopted “Rep. Wallner moved to Non-Concur with Senate AM and request C of C” on a voice vote. On May 22, 2014 the Senate adopted “Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson. A committee of conference met on May 27, 2014 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. The Senate adopted the conference report (1954c) on a voice vote. The House adopted the conference report (1954c) on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2022e) was adopted on June 4, 2014. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 25, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2014-2022eba) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 11, 2014, making it Chapter 162 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2014.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2013, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 12, 2013, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • June 4, 2013, 10:00 AM: work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • September 19, 2013, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • November 12, 2013, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • May 6, 2014, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • May 27, 2014, 3:00 PM: committee of conference, LOB 306

Votes

  • January 8, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2240h — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1836s, 1877s NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 22, 2014, House: Rep. Wallner moved to Non-Concur with Senate AM and request C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 22, 2014, Senate: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 4, 2014, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 4, 2014, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 31, 2013: Public Hearing: 1/31/2013 11:00 AM LOB 306
  • February 12, 2013: Executive Session: 2/12/2013 1:30 PM LOB 306
  • February 12, 2013: Retained in Committee
  • June 4, 2013: Retained Bill - Full Committee Organizational Work Session: 6/4/2013 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • August 20, 2013: ==CANCELLED== Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 8/20/2013 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • September 19, 2013: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/19/2013 11:00 AM LOB 306
  • November 12, 2013: Retained Bill-Executive Session: 11/12/2013 1:00 PM LOB 306
  • November 22, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-2240h for Jan 8 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • January 8, 2014: Amendment #2240h Adopted, VV
  • January 8, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2240h: MA VV
  • March 27, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • May 6, 2014: Hearing: 5/6/14, Room 100, SH, 9:00 a.m.; SC14
  • May 7, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 5/15/14; Vote 5-0; CC; SC18
  • May 15, 2014: Sen. Carson Moved to Remove HB 312 from the Consent Calendar
  • May 15, 2014: Sen. Carson Floor Amendment #2014-1836s, AA, VV
  • May 15, 2014: Sen. Carson Floor Amendment #2014-1877s, NT, AA, VV
  • May 15, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1836s, 1877s NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 22, 2014: Rep. Wallner moved to Non-Concur with Senate AM and request C of C; MA VV (In recess of 5/15/14)
  • May 22, 2014: Speaker Appoints: Reps Weber, Schuett, Goley, Hatch
  • May 22, 2014: Sen. Carson Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • May 22, 2014: President Appoints: Senators Carson, Cataldo, and Soucy
  • May 27, 2014: Committee of Conference Meeting: 5/27/2014; 3:00 PM; LOB 306
  • May 28, 2014: Conference Committee Report #2014-1954c; Senate Amendment, Filed
  • June 4, 2014: Conference Committee Report 1954c; Adopted, VV
  • June 4, 2014: Conference Committee Report #1954c, Adopted VV
  • June 4, 2014: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2022e Adopted
  • June 17, 2014: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2014-2022eba Adopted, VV (In recess of 6/4/14)
  • June 25, 2014: Enrolled (6/4/14)
  • June 25, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 6/4/14)
  • July 11, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 7/11/2014; Chapter 0162; Section 1 Effective 7/01/2014; Remainder Effective 7/11/14

Laws It Would Change

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