HB 319-FN (2014): relative to benefits for state employees serving in the armed forces.

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HB 319-FN (2014)

relative to benefits for state employees serving in the armed forces.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Military & Veterans' Affairs
  • Chapter law: 118

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 30, 2013. The committee held work sessions on February 12, 2013 and February 19, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0442h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0442h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On March 6, 2013 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a work session on March 15, 2013. The committee met in executive session on March 19, 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 a work session on September 12, 2013. The committee met in executive session on October 10, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2013-2224h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2224h) 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 Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 1, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. An enrolled bill amendment (1755e) was adopted on a voice vote on May 8, 2014. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2014-1755eba) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 22, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 16, 2014, making it Chapter 118 of the session laws. It took effect on August 15, 2014.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2013, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 12, 2013, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 19, 2013, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 19, 2013, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 15, 2013, 9:30 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • March 19, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • September 12, 2013, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • October 10, 2013, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 15, 2014, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 103

Votes

  • March 6, 2013, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0442h — voice vote, passed
  • January 8, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2224h — voice vote, passed
  • May 1, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 30, 2013: Public Hearing: 1/30/2013 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • February 12, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/12/2013 9:00 AM LOB 306
  • February 19, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/19/2013 9:00 AM LOB 306
  • February 19, 2013: Executive Session: 2/19/2013 1:30 PM LOB 306
  • February 20, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0442h for Mar 6 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • February 20, 2013: Proposed Committee Amendment #2013-0442h
  • March 6, 2013: Amendment #0442h: AA VV
  • March 6, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0442h: MA VV
  • March 6, 2013: Referred to Finance
  • March 15, 2013: Division I Work Session: 3/15/2013 9:30 AM LOB 212
  • March 19, 2013: Executive Session: 3/19/2013 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • March 19, 2013: Retained in Committee
  • September 12, 2013: Retained Bill - Division I Subcommittee Work Session: 9/12/2013 10:00 AM LOB 212
  • October 10, 2013: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/10/2013 11:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • October 29, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-2224h for Jan 8 (Vote 21-0; CC)
  • January 8, 2014: Amendment #2224h Adopted, VV
  • January 8, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2224h: MA VV
  • March 27, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Finance
  • April 15, 2014: Hearing: 4/15/14, Room 103, SH, 1:15 p.m.; SC13
  • April 22, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 5/1/14; SC16
  • May 1, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 8, 2014: Enrolled Bill Amendment 1755e Adopted, VV
  • May 15, 2014: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2014-1755eba Adopted, VV
  • May 15, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 5/15/2014)
  • May 22, 2014: Enrolled
  • June 16, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 6/16/2014; Chapter 0118; Effective 8/15/2014

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