HB 60 (1989): relative to pronouncement of death by nurses.

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HB 60 (1989)

relative to pronouncement of death by nurses.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 10

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 1989 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0. On February 23, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 24, 1989 and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 8, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 16, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on March 23, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 4, 1989, making it Chapter 10 of the session laws. It took effect on June 3, 1989.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Sochalski (Rock 23) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 1989, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • March 8, 1989, 12:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, RM 103

The Docket

  • January 4, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO HLTH HS & ELD. HJ9 ,P89
  • January 4, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/04/89 DUE ON 02/28/89
  • February 2, 1989: HEARING 02/02/89 10:15 RM205,LOB FOR: HEALTH
  • February 14, 1989: MAJ REP OTP/AM FOR:2/23 VOTE (16-0;CC) PROP COMM AM
  • February 23, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM; HJ30, P578 + 590
  • February 24, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB INS H & HS
  • March 8, 1989: HEARING 3/8 12:00 RM 103 FOR:PUB INST H & HS
  • March 8, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTP
  • March 16, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED
  • March 23, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • March 23, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • April 4, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 4/4/89 EFF: 6/3/89 CHAP: 10

Laws It Would Change

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