July 14, 2003 – Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
September 30, 2003– Hearings held.
October 22, 2003 – Committee on Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported favorably.
October 22, 2003 – Reported by Senator Collins, Committee on Governmental Affairs, without printed report.
October 22, 2003 – Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 415.
October 24, 2003– Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.