HB 1281-FN (1990): establishing a study committee relative to women at risk for drug and alcohol abuse during pregnancy.

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HB 1281-FN (1990)

establishing a study committee relative to women at risk for drug and alcohol abuse during pregnancy.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 25

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1990 and referred to the House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 1990. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 1, 1990 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 8, 1990 and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 1990. The bill was enrolled on February 15, 1990 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 6, 1990 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on March 15, 1990 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on March 15, 1990, making it Chapter 25 of the session laws. It took effect on May 14, 1990.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Baldizar (Hills 22) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Burling (Sull 1)
  • Rep. Copenhaver (Graf 12)
  • Rep. Pappas (Hills 37)
  • Sen. Magee (SD12)
  • Sen. Nelson (SD13)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 1990, 10:00 AM: hearing, RM206,LOB TO: CHILDREN
  • February 14, 1990, 12:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, RM 103LOB

The Docket

  • January 3, 1990: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CHILDREN, YOUTH & JUV JUST; HJ7,P239
  • January 3, 1990: IN SEAT POCKET ON 1/3/90 DUE ON 2/8/90
  • January 23, 1990: HEARING JAN23 10:00 RM206,LOB TO: CHILDREN
  • January 25, 1990: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB01 (VOTE 18-0;CC)
  • January 30, 1990: PROP COMM AM; HC22,P697
  • February 1, 1990: PASSED WITH AM; HJ27,P802 + 858
  • February 8, 1990: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC INST
  • February 14, 1990: HEARING 2/14/90 12:00 RM 103LOB FOR: PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
  • February 15, 1990: ENROLLED; HJ44,P1402
  • March 6, 1990: COMMITTEE REPORT OTP
  • March 6, 1990: PASSED/ADOPTED
  • March 15, 1990: ENROLLED:
  • March 15, 1990: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 03/15/90 EFF: 05/14/90 CHAP. 0025

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