SB 323 (2018): relative to rehiring of laid off classified state employees.

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SB 323 (2018)

relative to rehiring of laid off classified state employees.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 121

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 15, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 15, 2018 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 17, 2018 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 26, 2018 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 3, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 30, 2018, making it Chapter 121 of the session laws. It took effect on May 30, 2018.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 2018, 1:50 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
  • April 4, 2018, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
  • April 17, 2018: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • March 15, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2018, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: To Be Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 11, 2018: Hearing: 01/11/2018, Room 101, LOB, 01:50 pm
  • March 15, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/15/2018
  • March 15, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/15/2018
  • March 15, 2018: Introduced 03/15/2018 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 4, 2018: Public Hearing: 04/04/2018 01:15 PM LOB 306-308
  • April 17, 2018: Executive Session: 04/17/2018 LOB 306
  • April 26, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/26/2018 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • April 26, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/26/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Enrolled 05/03/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/03/2018)
  • May 30, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 05/30/2018; Chapter 0121; Effective 05/30/2018

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