SB 257-FN (2016): relative to membership in the judicial retirement plan of judges appointed at age 63 or older.

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SB 257-FN (2016)

relative to membership in the judicial retirement plan of judges appointed at age 63 or older.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 41

The Story

It was introduced on February 12, 2015 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 2015. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate send it back to committee, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 2015 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015-3072s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (3072s) 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 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on January 27, 2016 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 30, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 6, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 21, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 3, 2016, making it Chapter 41 of the session laws. It took effect on May 3, 2016.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 2015, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • March 29, 2016, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • March 30, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 12, 2015, Senate: Rereferred to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • January 14, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 3072s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • April 6, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 12, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 3, 2015: Hearing: 3/3/15, Room 100, SH, 9:00 a.m.; SC11
  • March 4, 2015: Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 3/12/15; Vote 5-0; CC; SC12
  • March 12, 2015: Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV
  • January 14, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-3072s, NT, 01/14/2016; Vote 5-0; CC; SC1A
  • January 14, 2016: Committee Amendment 3072s, NT, AA, VV; 01/14/2016
  • January 14, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 3072s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/14/2016
  • January 27, 2016: Introduced 01/27/2016 and referred to Judiciary
  • March 29, 2016: Public Hearing: 03/29/2016 10:30 AM LOB 208
  • March 30, 2016: Executive Session: 03/30/2016 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • April 6, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/06/2016 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • April 6, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/06/2016
  • April 20, 2016: Enrolled 04/20/2016
  • April 21, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 04/21/2016)
  • May 3, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 05/03/2016; Chapter 0041; Effective 05/03/2016

Laws It Would Change

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