SB 147-FN-A (1989): relative to waiting lists for developmentally disabled persons.

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SB 147-FN-A (1989)

relative to waiting lists for developmentally disabled persons.

  • 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: 280

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1989 and referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 9, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. On February 9, 1989 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 16, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the House on March 2, 1989 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0. On April 27, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Appropriations committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 1, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0. On May 9, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 16, 1989 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 29, 1989, making it Chapter 280 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1989.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Nelson (SD13) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Magee (SD12)
  • Sen. Torr (SD21)
  • Sen. Dupont (SD6)
  • Sen. St. Jean (SD20)
  • Rep. Sytek (Rock 20)
  • Rep. Pignatelli (Hills 31)
  • Rep. Nardi (Hills 35)
  • Rep. Fields (Hills 13)
  • Rep. Drabinowicz (Hills 32)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 1989, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, RM 103LOB
  • March 29, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • May 1, 1989, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Appropriations, RM105A,SH

Votes

  • April 27, 1989, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB INS/H & HS
  • January 30, 1989: HEARING 1/30/89 10:30 RM 103LOB FOR:PUB INS/H & HS
  • February 8, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTPA
  • February 9, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM
  • February 9, 1989: REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • February 15, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTPA
  • February 16, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM
  • March 2, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO HEALTH
  • March 7, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 3/7/89 DUE ON 4/13/89
  • March 29, 1989: HEARING 3/29/89 10:00 RM205,LOB FOR: HEALTH
  • April 20, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR: 4/27 VOTE (14-0)
  • April 27, 1989: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED W/AM & REF TO APPROP VV; HJ78, P2370-2371
  • May 1, 1989: HEARING 5/1/89 2:00 RM105A,SH FOR: APPROPRIATIONS
  • May 5, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR: 5/9 VOTE (16-0 cc)
  • May 9, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM; HJ83, P2579 + 2603
  • May 16, 1989: SENATE CONC WITH HOUSE AM
  • May 23, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • May 23, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • May 29, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/29/89 EFF: 7/1/89 CHAP: 280

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