SB 531 (2024): relative to background checks of municipal health officers.

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SB 531 (2024)

relative to background checks of municipal health officers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 167

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 3–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On February 15, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 22, 2024 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2024, with 2 people signed in online: 2 in support. The committee met in executive session on April 23, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 9, 2024 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 2024 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 3, 2024, making it Chapter 167 of the session laws. It took effect on September 1, 2024.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2024, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs, LOB 103
  • April 17, 2024, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301-303
  • April 23, 2024, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301-303

Votes

  • February 15, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 9, 2024, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: To Be Introduced 01/03/2024 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • February 6, 2024: Hearing: 02/06/2024, Room 103, LOB, 09:00 am
  • February 15, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/15/2024, Vote 3-0
  • February 15, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/15/2024
  • February 22, 2024: Introduced (in recess of) 02/22/2024 and referred to Municipal and County Government
  • April 17, 2024: Public Hearing: 04/17/2024 10:30 am LOB 301-303
  • April 23, 2024: Executive Session: 04/23/2024 11:00 am LOB 301-303
  • April 23, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/23/2024 (Vote 17-1; CC)
  • May 9, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/09/2024
  • June 13, 2024: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/13/2024)
  • June 13, 2024: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/13/2024
  • July 3, 2024: Signed by the Governor on 07/03/2024; Chapter 0167; Effective 09/01/2024

Laws It Would Change

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