SB 129-FN (2016): allowing retired members of the retirement system to change an optional allowance election in certain circumstances.

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SB 129-FN (2016)

allowing retired members of the retirement system to change an optional allowance election in certain circumstances.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Retirement
  • Chapter law: 292

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2015. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On February 12, 2015 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015-3067s). The committee's amendment (3067s) was adopted on a voice vote on January 14, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On January 14, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 4, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 11, 2016 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 17, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 29, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-1109h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2016-1109h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 6, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On April 6, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 14, 2016 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson. On May 19, 2016 the House adopted “House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. A. Christie. A committee of conference met on May 23, 2016 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 1, 2016 the House adopted the conference report (2003c) on a voice vote. On June 1, 2016 the Senate adopted the conference report (2003c) on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 1, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 21, 2016, making it Chapter 292 of the session laws. It took effect on August 20, 2016.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2015, 9:20 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
  • March 17, 2016, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 29, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • May 23, 2016, 9:30 AM: committee of conference, SH 103

Votes

  • February 12, 2015, Senate: Rereferred to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • January 14, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 3067s — voice vote, passed
  • February 4, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 6, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1109h — voice vote, passed
  • April 14, 2016, Senate: Nonconcur with House Amendment # 1109h; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2016, House: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2016, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2016, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 4, 2015: Hearing: 2/4/15, Room 101, LOB, 9:20 a.m.; SC8
  • February 5, 2015: Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 2/12/15; SC9
  • February 12, 2015: Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV
  • January 14, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-3067s, 01/14/2016; SC1
  • January 14, 2016: Committee Amendment 3067s, AA, VV; 01/14/2016
  • January 14, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 3067s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 01/14/2016
  • February 4, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/04/2016; SC4
  • February 4, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/04/2016
  • February 11, 2016: Introduced 02/11/2016 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 17, 2016: Public Hearing: 03/17/2016 10:30 AM LOB 306
  • March 29, 2016: Executive Session: 03/29/2016 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • April 6, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-1109h for 04/06/2016 (Vote 17-1; CC)
  • April 6, 2016: Amendment #2016-1109h : AA VV 04/06/2016
  • April 6, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1109h: MA VV 04/06/2016
  • April 14, 2016: Sen. Carson Moved Nonconcur with House Amendment # 1109h; Requests C of C, MA, VV; 04/14/2016
  • April 14, 2016: President Appoints: Senators Reagan, Cataldo, Soucy; 04/14/2016
  • May 19, 2016: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Rep. A. Christie): MA VV 05/19/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Speaker Appoints: Reps. A. Christie, Sytek, Goley, Hansen 05/19/2016
  • May 23, 2016: Committee of Conference Meeting: 05/23/2016, 09:30 am, Room 103, SH
  • May 24, 2016: Conference Committee Report #2016-2003c Filed 05/24/2016; As Amended by the House
  • June 1, 2016: Conference Committee Report 2003c: Adopted, VV 06/01/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Conference Committee Report 2003c, Adopted, VV; 06/01/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled 06/01/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 06/01/2016)
  • June 21, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 06/21/2016; Chapter 0292; Effective 08/20/2016

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