HB 1374 (1992): establishing a task force on women at risk for alcohol and other drug abuse during pregnancy.

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HB 1374 (1992)

establishing a task force on women at risk for alcohol and other drug abuse during pregnancy.

  • 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: 234

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1992 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 1992. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 27, 1992 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 27, 1992 and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 1992. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 9, 1992 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 16, 1992 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On April 21, 1992 the Senate adopted “Accede to Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. On May 6, 1992 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On May 6, 1992 the House adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 11, 1992 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 13, 1992, making it Chapter 234 of the session laws. It took effect on July 12, 1992.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Baldizar (Hills 22) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Nordgren (Graf 12)
  • Rep. Bean (Graf 13)
  • Sen. Hollingworth (SD23)
  • Sen. Roberge (SD9)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 1992, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • March 25, 1992, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • April 9, 1992, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 1992, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 1992, Senate: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 1992, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 1992, House: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO HEALTH HS&EA
  • January 8, 1992: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/08/92 DUE ON 02/26/92
  • January 30, 1992: HEARING JAN30 09:30 RM205,LOB FOR: HEALTH HS&EA
  • February 20, 1992: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB27 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • February 24, 1992: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); HC38,P926-927
  • February 27, 1992: PASSED WITH AM; HJ46,P1140-1141 + 1175
  • February 27, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC INST H&HS
  • March 25, 1992: HEARING MAR25 02:00 RM102,LOB FOR: PUBLIC INST/H&HS
  • April 8, 1992: COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR09
  • April 8, 1992: PROP COMM AM; SC26,P18-19
  • April 9, 1992: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ16,P383-384 + 389
  • April 16, 1992: HOUSE NONC WITH SEN AM, REQ CONF COMM, REP R. FOSTER MA VV
  • April 16, 1992: <SPKR APPTS REPS: HOLMES, AMIDON, K. FOSTER & ZIEGRA>
  • April 21, 1992: SEN ACCEDED TO REQ FOR CONF COMM, SEN J. KING MA VV; SJ19,P437
  • April 21, 1992: <PRES APPTS SENS: J. KING, HOLLINGWORTH & PODLES>
  • April 30, 1992: CONF COMM REPORT (SEN AM + NEW AM) FILED
  • May 6, 1992: CONF COMM REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ21,P625-626
  • May 6, 1992: CONF COMM REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ82,P2133
  • May 7, 1992: ENROLLED; HJ87,P2199
  • May 11, 1992: ENROLLED; SJ22,P718
  • May 13, 1992: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/13/92 EFF: 07/12/92* CHAP.0234

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