HB 748 (1989): relative to anatomical gifts accepted by medical or dental schools.

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HB 748 (1989)

relative to anatomical gifts accepted by medical or dental schools.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 181

The Story

It was introduced on February 9, 1989 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 7, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0. On March 21, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 23, 1989 and was referred to the Senate Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 2, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 9, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 17, 1989, making it Chapter 181 of the session laws. It took effect on July 16, 1989.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Chambers (Graf 12) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Palumbo (Rock 10)

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 7, 1989, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • April 6, 1989, 9:20 AM: hearing, Senate Interstate Cooperation, RM 103

The Docket

  • February 9, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO HEALTH
  • February 10, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 2/14/89 DUE ON 3/16/89
  • March 7, 1989: HEARING 03/07/89 9:30 RM205,LOB FOR:HEALTH
  • March 9, 1989: MAJ REP OTP/AM FOR 3/21 VOTE (16-0 cc); PROP COMM AM, HC44, P1204
  • March 21, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM; HJ51, P1487 + 1522
  • March 23, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INTER COOP
  • April 6, 1989: HEARING 4/6/89 9:20 RM 103 FOR:INTER COOP
  • April 27, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTP
  • May 2, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED
  • May 9, 1989: ENROLLED BILLS SJ: 22 PAGE 363
  • May 9, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • May 17, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/17/89 EFF: 7/16/89 CHAP: 181

Laws It Would Change

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