SB 536-FN (2018): relative to eligibility for death benefits for court security officers.
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SB 536-FN (2018)
relative to eligibility for death benefits for court security officers.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 54
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 31, 2018. 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 27, 2018. The committee met in executive session on March 27, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 9–2 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 5, 2018 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 19, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 15, 2018, making it Chapter 54 of the session laws. It took effect on July 14, 2018.
Sponsors
- Sen. Bette Lasky (D - SD13) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14)
- Sen. Martha Hennessey (D - SD5)
- Sen. Bill Gannon (R - SD23)
- Rep. Joseph Hagan (R - Rock 4)
- Rep. Paul Berch (D - Ches 1)
- Rep. Sandra Keans (D - Straf 23)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 31, 2018, 9:40 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
- March 27, 2018: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- March 27, 2018, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 203
Votes
- February 15, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 5, 2018, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- January 31, 2018: Hearing: 01/31/2018, Room 101, LOB, 09:40 am
- 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 27, 2018: Public Hearing: 03/27/2018 10:45 AM LOB 203
- March 27, 2018: Executive Session: 03/27/2018 LOB 306
- April 5, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/05/2018 (Vote 9-2; RC)
- April 5, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/05/2018
- April 12, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 04/12/2018)
- April 19, 2018: Enrolled 04/19/2018
- May 15, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 05/15/2018; Chapter 0054; Effective 07/14/2018