SB 20-FN-LOCAL (2015): establishing a commission on historic burial grounds and cemeteries.

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SB 20-FN-LOCAL (2015)

establishing a commission on historic burial grounds and cemeteries.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 115

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2015. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015-0106s). The committee's amendment (0106s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 12, 2015, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2015-0249s), offered by Sen. David Watters, was adopted on a voice vote on February 12, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On February 12, 2015 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 4, 2015 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 2015. The committee met in executive session on March 26, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2015-1129h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1129h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 15, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On April 15, 2015 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 30, 2015 the Senate adopted “Sen. Birdsell Concurs with House Amendment #1129h” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 6, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2015-1566) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2015-1566e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 8, 2015, making it Chapter 115 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2015, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102
  • March 24, 2015, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • March 26, 2015, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • February 12, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0106s, 0249s NT — voice vote, passed
  • April 15, 2015, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1129h — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2015, Senate: Sen. Birdsell Concurs with House Amendment #1129h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • January 21, 2015: Hearing: 1/21/15, Room 102, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC6
  • February 5, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-0106s, 2/12/15; SC9
  • February 12, 2015: Committee Amendment 0106s, AA, VV
  • February 12, 2015: Sen. Watters Floor Amendment #2015-0249s, NT, AA, VV
  • February 12, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0106s, 0249s NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 4, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • March 24, 2015: Public Hearing: 3/24/2015 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • March 26, 2015: Executive Session: 3/26/2015 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • March 27, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-1129h for Apr 15 (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • April 15, 2015: Amendment #1129h: AA VV
  • April 15, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1129h: MA VV
  • April 30, 2015: Sen. Birdsell Concurs with House Amendment #1129h, MA, VV
  • May 6, 2015: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2015-1566-EBA: AA VV
  • May 6, 2015: Enrolled (in recess of 5/6/2015)
  • May 14, 2015: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2015-1566e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 5/14/2015)
  • May 21, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 5/21/2015)
  • June 8, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 06/08/2015; Chapter 0115
  • June 11, 2015: I. Section 2 Effective 11/01/18
  • June 11, 2015: II. Remainder Effective 06/08/15

Laws It Would Change

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