SB 11 (2023): relative to African American burial grounds.

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SB 11 (2023)

relative to African American burial grounds.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 200

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2023. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2023-0014s). The committee's amendment (2023-0014s) was adopted on a voice vote on January 19, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On January 19, 2023 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 16, 2023 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2023. The committee held work sessions on May 3, 2023 and May 10, 2023. The committee met in executive session on May 17, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2023-1597h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-1597h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 8, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On June 8, 2023 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 15, 2023 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Kevin Avard. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2023-2242e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on August 4, 2023, making it Chapter 200 of the session laws. It took effect on October 3, 2023.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2023, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • April 12, 2023, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305-307
  • May 3, 2023, 2:00 PM: full committee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305-307
  • May 10, 2023, 9:00 AM: full committee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305-307
  • May 17, 2023, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305-307

Votes

  • January 19, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0014s — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 2023, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1597h — voice vote, passed
  • June 15, 2023, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2023: Introduced 01/05/2023 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • January 10, 2023: Hearing: 01/10/2023, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am
  • January 19, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-0014s , 01/19/2023
  • January 19, 2023: Committee Amendment #2023-0014s , AA, VV; 01/19/2023
  • January 19, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0014s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/19/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 03/16/2023 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • April 12, 2023: Public Hearing: 04/12/2023 01:00 pm LOB 305-307
  • May 3, 2023: Full Committee Work Session: 05/03/2023 02:00 pm LOB 305-307
  • May 10, 2023: Full Committee Work Session: 05/10/2023 09:00 am LOB 305-307
  • May 10, 2023: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 05/10/2023 09:10 am LOB 305-307
  • May 17, 2023: Executive Session: 05/17/2023 09:00 am LOB 305-307
  • May 17, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-1597h 05/17/2023 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • June 8, 2023: Amendment #2023-1597h : AA VV 06/08/2023
  • June 8, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1597h: MA VV 06/08/2023
  • June 15, 2023: Sen. Avard Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/15/2023
  • June 29, 2023: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2023-2242e : AA VV (in recess of) 06/29/2023
  • June 29, 2023: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2023-2242e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/29/2023)
  • June 29, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/29/2023)
  • June 29, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/29/2023
  • August 4, 2023: Signed by the Governor on 08/04/2023; Chapter 0200; Effective 10/03/2023

Laws It Would Change

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