HB 179 (1991): relative to authorization of treatment for communicable diseases.

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HB 179 (1991)

relative to authorization of treatment for communicable diseases.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 3

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1991 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 21, 1991 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 5, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 13, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 19, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on March 26, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on March 28, 1991, making it Chapter 3 of the session laws. It took effect on May 27, 1991.

Sponsors

  • Rep. W.F. McCain (Rock 11) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 1991, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • March 13, 1991, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • March 19, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO HEALTH HS&EA; HJ11,P88
  • January 17, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON JAN21 DUE ON FEB25
  • January 31, 1991: HEARING JAN31 11:00 RM205,LOB FOR: HEALTH HS&EA
  • February 13, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB21 (VOTE 13-0;CC)
  • February 21, 1991: PASSED; HJ30,P461 + 486
  • March 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB INST/H&HS; (SEE PERM JRNL)
  • March 13, 1991: HEARING MAR13 01:00 RM102,LOB FOR: PUB INST/H&HS
  • March 15, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP MAR19
  • March 19, 1991: PASSED VV; SJ11,P149 + 154
  • March 26, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ58,P1321
  • March 26, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ13,P182
  • March 28, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR MAR28 EFF: 05/27/91 CHAP. 0003

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