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SB 5545 - 2021-22
Concerning survivor benefits.
Bill History
2022 REGULAR SESSION
IN THE SENATE
Dec 15
Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10
First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development.
(View Original Bill)
Jan 13
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM.
(Committee Materials)
Jan 20
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM.
(Committee Materials)
HEWD - Majority; do pass.
(Majority Report)
Jan 21
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 11
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 15
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
(View Roll Calls)
IN THE HOUSE
Feb 17
First reading, referred to College & Workforce Development.
Feb 21
Public hearing in the House Committee on College & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM.
(Committee Materials)
Feb 23
Executive action taken in the House Committee on College & Workforce Development at 8:00 AM.
(Committee Materials)
CWD - Majority; do pass.
(Majority Report)
Feb 24
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Mar 1
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Mar 2
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3.
(View Roll Calls)
IN THE SENATE
Mar 3
President signed.
IN THE HOUSE
Mar 3
Speaker signed.
OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Mar 7
Delivered to Governor.
(View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Mar 11
Governor signed.
Chapter 45, 2022 Laws.
(View Session Law)
Effective date 6/9/2022.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
Amendments
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Available Videos
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