SB 544-FN (2018): transferring department of safety funds to the fire standards and training and emergency medical services fund.

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SB 544-FN (2018)

transferring department of safety funds to the fire standards and training and emergency medical services fund.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Finance
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 235

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0615s). The committee's amendment (2018-0615s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 22, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On February 22, 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 Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2018. The committee held work sessions on March 28, 2018, March 29, 2018 and April 10, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 11, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 26–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1409h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-1409h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 19, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On April 19, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 2, 2018 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Daniels. 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 235 of the session laws. It took effect on June 8, 2018.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2018, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 103
  • March 27, 2018, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • March 28, 2018, 11:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • March 29, 2018, 11:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • April 10, 2018, 10:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • April 11, 2018, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • February 22, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0615s — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1409h — voice vote, 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 Finance
  • January 30, 2018: Hearing: 01/30/2018, Room 103, SH, 01:45 pm; SC 5A
  • February 22, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0615s , 02/22/2018
  • February 22, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-0615s , AA, VV; 02/22/2018
  • February 22, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0615s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/22/2018
  • March 7, 2018: Introduced 03/07/2018 and referred to Finance
  • March 27, 2018: Public Hearing: 03/27/2018 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • March 28, 2018: Division II Work Session: 03/28/2018 11:00 AM LOB 209
  • March 29, 2018: Division II Work Session: 03/29/2018 11:00 AM LOB 209
  • April 3, 2018: ==CANCELLED== Division I Work Session: 04/03/2018 10:00 AM LOB 212
  • April 10, 2018: Division II Work Session: 04/10/2018 10:00 AM LOB 209
  • April 11, 2018: Executive Session: 04/11/2018 01:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • April 19, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1409h (NT) for 04/19/2018 (Vote 26-0; RC)
  • April 19, 2018: Amendment #2018-1409h : AA VV 04/19/2018
  • April 19, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1409h: MA VV 04/19/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Sen. Daniels 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 0235; Effective 06/08/2018

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