SB 605 (2024): relative to ethical standards for members of the general court.

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SB 605 (2024)

relative to ethical standards for members of the general court.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Legislative Administration
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Legislature

The Story

It was introduced on January 18, 2024 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 21, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 28, 2024 and was referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2024, with 4 people signed in online: 4 in support. The committee held a work session on April 17, 2024. The committee met in executive session on May 1, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on May 1, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2024-1663h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2024-1663h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 9, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On May 9, 2024 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 30, 2024 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson. On May 30, 2024 the House adopted “House Refuses to Accede to Senate Request for CofC” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Gregory Hill.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 14, 2024, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • April 17, 2024, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Legislative Administration, LOB 203
  • April 17, 2024, 10:45 AM: full committee work session, House Legislative Administration, LOB 203
  • May 1, 2024, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Legislative Administration, LOB 203
  • May 1, 2024, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Legislative Administration, LOB 203

Votes

  • March 21, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 9, 2024, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1663h — voice vote, passed
  • May 30, 2024, Senate: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 30, 2024, House: House Refuses to Accede to Senate Request for CofC — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 18, 2024: Introduced 01/18/2024 and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 14, 2024: Hearing: 03/14/2024, Room 100, SH, 09:00 am; SC 10A
  • March 21, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/21/2024; Vote 5-0; CC
  • March 21, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/21/2024
  • March 28, 2024: Introduced (in recess of) 03/28/2024 and referred to Legislative Administration
  • April 17, 2024: Public Hearing: 04/17/2024 10:00 am LOB 203
  • April 17, 2024: Full Committee Work Session: 04/17/2024 10:45 am LOB 203
  • May 1, 2024: Executive Session: 05/01/2024 11:00 am LOB 203
  • May 1, 2024: Full Committee Work Session: 05/01/2024 10:00 am LOB 203
  • May 1, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-1663h 05/01/2024 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • May 9, 2024: Amendment #2024-1663h : AA VV 05/09/2024
  • May 9, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1663h: MA VV 05/09/2024
  • May 30, 2024: Sen. Carson Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C, MA, VV; 05/30/2024
  • May 30, 2024: President Appoints: Senators Carson, Bradley, Soucy; 05/30/2024
  • May 30, 2024: House Refuses to Accede to Senate Request for CofC (Rep. Hill): MA VV 05/30/2024

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1388 (2024): relative to ethical standards for members of the general court.

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