SB 301-FN-LOCAL (2022): establishing the office of the right to know ombudsman and making an appropriation therefor.

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SB 301-FN-LOCAL (2022)

establishing the office of the right to know ombudsman and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Died: conferees could not agree
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Right to Know

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-0675s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2022-0675s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 16, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On February 16, 2022 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 17, 2022 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 14, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 20–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1526h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1526h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 4, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On May 4, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 12, 2022 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson. On May 12, 2022 the House adopted “House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Gordon.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2022, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • April 6, 2022, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
  • April 14, 2022, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
  • May 17, 2022, 11:00 AM: committee of conference, SH 100

Votes

  • February 16, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0675s — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1526h — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2022, Senate: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2022, House: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 12, 2022: Hearing: 01/12/2022, Room 100, SH, 01:30 pm
  • February 16, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-0675s , 02/16/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 16, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-0675s , AA, VV; 02/16/2022
  • February 16, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0675s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/16/2022
  • March 17, 2022: Introduced 03/17/2022 and referred to Judiciary
  • April 6, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/06/2022 10:30 am LOB 206-208
  • April 14, 2022: Executive Session: 04/14/2022 09:00 am LOB 206-208
  • April 22, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1526h (NT) (Vote 20-1; CC)
  • May 4, 2022: Amendment # 1526h: AA VV 05/04/2022
  • May 4, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1526h: MA VV 05/04/2022
  • May 12, 2022: Sen. Carson Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C, MA, VV; 05/12/2022
  • May 12, 2022: President Appoints: Senators Carson, French, Kahn; 05/12/2022
  • May 12, 2022: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Rep. Gordon): MA VV 05/12/2022
  • May 12, 2022: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Wuelper, DiLorenzo, McLean 05/12/2022
  • May 17, 2022: Committee of Conference Meeting: 05/17/2022, 11:00 am, Room 100, SH
  • June 8, 2022: Conference Committee Report: Not Filed

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 252 (2018): relative to pro se litigants under the right-to-know law.
  • SB 696-FN-A (2020): establishing the office of the right-to-know ombudsman and making an appropriation therefor.
  • HB 481-FN-A (2022): establishing the office of the right-to-know ombudsman and making an appropriation therefor.

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