SB 390-FN (2018): establishing the office of solicitor general in the department of justice and establishing an unclassified attorney position in the department of justice.

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SB 390-FN (2018)

establishing the office of solicitor general in the department of justice and establishing an unclassified attorney position in the department of justice.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: State Government
  • Chapter law: 127

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 1, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0505s). The committee's amendment (2018-0505s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 15, 2018, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2018-0564s), offered by Sen. Bradley, was adopted on a voice vote on February 15, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On February 15, 2018 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 7, 2018 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2018. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 5, 2018 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On April 5, 2018 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a work session on April 10, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 18, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 26–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular 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 127 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 2018, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • March 20, 2018: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 20, 2018, 2:15 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 10, 2018, 11:30 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • April 18, 2018, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • February 1, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • February 15, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2018-0505s and 2018-0564s — voice vote, passed
  • April 5, 2018, House: 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 Judiciary
  • January 25, 2018: Hearing: 01/25/2018, Room 100, SH, 01:00 pm
  • February 1, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/01/2018
  • February 1, 2018: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 02/01/2018
  • February 15, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0505s , 02/15/2018
  • February 15, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-0505s , AA, VV; 02/15/2018
  • February 15, 2018: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment #2018-0564s , AA, VV; 02/15/2018
  • February 15, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2018-0505s and 2018-0564s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/15/2018
  • March 7, 2018: Introduced 03/07/2018 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 20, 2018: Public Hearing: 03/20/2018 02:15 PM LOB 306
  • March 20, 2018: Executive Session: 03/20/2018 LOB 306
  • April 5, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/05/2018 (Vote 12-1; CC)
  • April 5, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/05/2018
  • April 5, 2018: Referred to Finance 04/05/2018
  • April 10, 2018: Division I Work Session: 04/10/2018 11:30 AM LOB 212
  • April 18, 2018: Executive Session: 04/18/2018 01:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • April 26, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/26/2018 (Vote 26-0; RC)
  • 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 0127
  • June 4, 2018: I. Section 3 Effective 07/01/2019
  • June 4, 2018: II. Remainder Effective 07/29/2018

Laws It Would Change

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