January 09, 2003 – Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
May 15, 2003 – Committee on Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.
June 17, 2003 – Committee on Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported favorably.
December 09, 2003 – Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate pursuant to unanimous consent agreement on December 9, 2003.