HB 733-FN (1991): establishing a study committee to study public assistance.

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HB 733-FN (1991)

establishing a study committee to study public assistance.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

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 March 6, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 19, 1991 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 28, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 15, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 21, 1991 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Ouellette (Hills 48) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 6, 1991, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • April 3, 1991, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • May 15, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 1991, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO HEALTH HS&EA; HJ23,P303
  • February 13, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB15 DUE ON MAR14
  • March 6, 1991: HEARING MAR06 09:30 RM205,LOB FOR: HEALTH
  • March 14, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR19 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
  • March 15, 1991: PROP COMM AM; HC44,P881-882
  • March 19, 1991: PASSED WITH AM; HJ53A,P1110-1111 + 53B,P1197
  • March 28, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB INST/H&HS; SJ14,P187
  • April 3, 1991: HEARING APR03 03:00 RM102,LOB FOR: PUB INST/H&HS
  • May 14, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY15
  • May 15, 1991: PROP COMM AM; SC34,P8
  • May 15, 1991: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ25,P339-340 + 342
  • May 21, 1991: HOUSE NONC WITH SEN AM, REP R. FOSTER MA VV; HJ82,P1897

Laws It Would Change

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