SB 221 (2022): relative to the internal organization of the department of corrections.

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SB 221 (2022)

relative to the internal organization of the department of corrections.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 146

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 3, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 17, 2022 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 18, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 18, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 4, 2022 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 26, 2022 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 7, 2022, making it Chapter 146 of the session laws. It took effect on June 7, 2022.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2022, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
  • April 18, 2022, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 302-304
  • April 18, 2022, 11:15 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 302-304

Votes

  • February 3, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2022, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 26, 2022: Hearing: 01/26/2022, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am
  • February 3, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/03/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 3, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/03/2022
  • March 17, 2022: Introduced 03/17/2022 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 18, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/18/2022 11:15 am LOB 302-304
  • April 18, 2022: Executive Session: 04/18/2022 11:15 am LOB 302-304
  • April 20, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • May 4, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/04/2022
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/26/2022
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/26/2022)
  • June 7, 2022: Signed by the Governor on 06/07/2022; Chapter 0146; Effective 06/07/2022

Laws It Would Change

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