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HB 1616 - 2009-10
Addressing the state pension benefits of certain domestic partners.
Sponsors: Simpson
Bill History

2009 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 26
First reading, referred to Ways & Means. (View Original Bill)
Feb 17
Public hearing in the House Committee on Ways & Means at 3:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 19
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Ways & Means at 3:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 24
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
WAYS - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Mar 2
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 5
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Mar 6
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 60; nays, 35; absent, 0; excused, 2. (View 1st Engrossed) (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Mar 10
First reading, referred to Ways & Means.
Apr 18
Public hearing and executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:00 PM. (Committee Materials)
Apr 19
WM - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Apr 22
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Apr 23
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 24
Speaker signed.

IN THE SENATE

Apr 25
President signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 25
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
May 18
Governor signed.
Chapter 523, 2009 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 7/26/2009.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
Amendments
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