SB 400 (2016): relative to executive branch ethics.

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SB 400 (2016)

relative to executive branch ethics.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 57

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0599s). The committee's amendment (0599s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 3, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On March 3, 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 March 10, 2016 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 29, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-1193h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2016-1193h) 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 agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson. The bill was enrolled on April 28, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 5, 2016, making it Chapter 57 of the session laws. It took effect on July 4, 2016.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 2016, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
  • March 24, 2016, 11:30 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

Votes

  • March 3, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0599s — voice vote, passed
  • April 6, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1193h — voice vote, passed
  • April 14, 2016, Senate: Concur with House Amendment # 1193h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: To Be Introduced 01/06/2016 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 10, 2016: Hearing: 02/10/2016, Room 101, LOB, 09:15 am; SC4
  • March 3, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0599s , 03/03/2016; SC7
  • March 3, 2016: Committee Amendment 0599s, AA, VV; 03/03/2016
  • March 3, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0599s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/03/2016
  • March 10, 2016: Introduced 03/10/2016 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 24, 2016: Public Hearing: 03/24/2016 11:30 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 #2016-1193h for 04/06/2016 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • April 6, 2016: Amendment #2016-1193h : AA VV 04/06/2016
  • April 6, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1193h: MA VV 04/06/2016
  • April 14, 2016: Sen. Carson Moved to Concur with House Amendment # 1193h, MA, VV; 04/14/2016
  • April 20, 2016: Enrolled 04/20/2016
  • April 28, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 04/28/2016)
  • May 5, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 05/05/2016; Chapter 0057; Effective 07/04/2016

Laws It Would Change

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