SB 534-FN (2018): relative to the classification of certain state employee positions and relative to a review of certain unclassified positions in the department of health and human services.

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SB 534-FN (2018)

relative to the classification of certain state employee positions and relative to a review of certain unclassified positions in the department of health and human services.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: State Government
  • Chapter law: 233

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 24, 2018. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0275s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-0275s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 1, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On February 1, 2018 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 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 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 unanimously, 13–0, 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 held a public hearing on April 17, 2018 on a proposed non-germane amendment (2018-1499h). The committee held a work session on April 17, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 18, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 25–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1592h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-1592h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 26, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On April 26, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 232–48. On May 2, 2018 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 May 10, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 8, 2018, making it Chapter 233 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2018, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
  • March 20, 2018: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 20, 2018, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 10, 2018, 1:30 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • April 17, 2018, 1:50 PM: 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 with Amendment 2018-0275s — voice vote, passed
  • February 15, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 5, 2018, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1592h — yeas 232, nays 48, passed
  • May 2, 2018, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 24, 2018: Hearing: 01/24/2018, Room 101, LOB, 09:00 am
  • February 1, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0275s , 02/01/2018; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 1, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-0275s , AA, VV; 02/01/2018
  • February 1, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0275s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 02/01/2018
  • February 15, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/15/2018
  • February 15, 2018: Ought to Pass : 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 01:30 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 13-0; 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 01:30 PM LOB 212
  • April 17, 2018: Public Hearing on non-germane Amendment #2018-1499h : 04/17/2018 01:40 PM LOB 212
  • April 17, 2018: Division I Work Session: 04/17/2018 01:50 PM LOB 212
  • April 18, 2018: Executive Session: 04/18/2018 01:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • April 26, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1592h (NT) for 04/26/2018 (Vote 25-1; RC)
  • April 26, 2018: Amendment #2018-1592h : AA VV 04/26/2018
  • April 26, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1592h: MA DV 232-48 04/26/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Sen. Carson Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/02/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Enrolled 05/10/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/10/2018)
  • June 8, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 06/08/2018; Chapter 0233
  • June 14, 2018: I. Sections 1-4 Effective 08/07/2018
  • June 14, 2018: II. Remainder shall take effect 06/08/2018

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