HB 1377 (2020): making a technical correction and a clarification in the law governing death benefits for emergency medical technicians and rescue squad members.

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HB 1377 (2020)

making a technical correction and a clarification in the law governing death benefits for emergency medical technicians and rescue squad members.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Retirement

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2020. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0084h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2020-0084h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 19, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On February 19, 2020 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 11, 2020 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. On June 16, 2020 the Senate adopted “Vacated from Committee and Laid on Table” on a voice vote. The bill died on the table under Senate Rule 3-23 at adjournment on September 16, 2020, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2020, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • January 29, 2020, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • February 19, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0084h (NT) — voice vote, passed
  • June 16, 2020, Senate: Vacated from Committee and Laid on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 15, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/15/2020 11:00 am LOB 306
  • January 29, 2020: Executive Session: 01/29/2020 01:00 pm LOB 306
  • February 19, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0084h (NT) for 02/19/2020 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • February 19, 2020: Amendment #2020-0084h (NT): AA VV 02/19/2020
  • February 19, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0084h (NT): MA VV 02/19/2020
  • March 11, 2020: Introduced 03/11/2020 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • June 16, 2020: Vacated from Committee and Laid on Table, MA, VV; 06/16/2020
  • September 16, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, Adjournment 09/16/2020

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 150 (2021): making a technical correction and a clarification in the law governing death benefits for emergency medical technicians and rescue squad members.

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