HB 478-FN (1991): relative to the emergency shelter program.
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HB 478-FN (1991)
relative to the emergency shelter program.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
- Subject: Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid
- Chapter law: 29
The Story
It was introduced on February 5, 1991 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 1991 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 9, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 16, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 19, 1991, making it Chapter 29 of the session laws. It took effect on June 18, 1991.
Sponsors
- Rep. Nardi (Hills 35) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Tarpley (Hills 9)
- Sen. McLane (SD15)
- Sen. Podles (SD16)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 20, 1991, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
- March 27, 1991, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, RM102,LOB
Votes
- April 9, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO HEALTH HS&EA; HJ23,P292
- February 5, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON MAR14
- February 20, 1991: HEARING FEB20 09:30 RM205,LOB FOR: HEALTH HS&EA
- February 27, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR06 (VOTE 11-0;CC)
- March 1, 1991: PROP COMM AM; HC33,P558-559
- March 6, 1991: PASSED WITH AM; HJ40,P727 + 739
- March 7, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB INST/H&HS
- March 27, 1991: HEARING MAR27 01:45 RM102,LOB FOR: PUB INST/H&HS
- April 4, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP APR09
- April 9, 1991: PASSED VV; SJ16,P225 + 229
- April 11, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ69,P1575
- April 16, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ17,P242
- April 19, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/19/91 EFF: 06/18/91 CHAP.0029