HB 585-FN (1992): recodifying the laws relative to emergency medical services.

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HB 585-FN (1992)

recodifying the laws relative to emergency medical services.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 48

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 5, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee by a vote of 16–1. On March 19, 1991 the House adopted “Suspend Rules to consider on 03/19/1991”, on a motion by Rep. Gross & Chambers. On March 19, 1991 the bill was referred to the Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held work sessions on May 8, 1991, May 22, 1991, May 28, 1991, June 18, 1991, September 4, 1991 and September 11, 1991. The committee met in executive session on October 24, 1991 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 9–2. On January 9, 1992 the House adopted “Special Order to 01/14/1992”. On January 14, 1992 the House adopted “Recommit” on a voice vote. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 11–2, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 30, 1992 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 4, 1992 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 1992. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 24, 1992 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On March 26, 1992 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 7, 1992 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 13, 1992, making it Chapter 48 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1993.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Cowenhoven (Hills 9) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Copenhaver (Graf 12)
  • Sen. Currier (SD7)
  • Sen. Podles (SD16)

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 5, 1991, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • May 8, 1991, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • May 22, 1991, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • June 18, 1991, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB :HEALTH
  • September 25, 1991, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • October 24, 1991, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • March 3, 1992, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • January 14, 1992, House: Recommit — voice vote, passed
  • March 24, 1992, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 26, 1992, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO HEALTH HS&EA; HJ23,P296
  • February 11, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON MAR14
  • March 5, 1991: HEARING MAR05 10:00 RM205,LOB FOR: HEALTH
  • March 14, 1991: MAJ REPORT RE-REF FOR MAR20 (VOTE 16-1)
  • March 19, 1991: REPS GROSS & CHAMBERS SUSP RULES TO CONSIDER ON MAR19, MA 2/3VV; HJ53A,P1142
  • March 19, 1991: RE-REFERRED TO HEALTH HS&EA VV; HJ53,P1188
  • May 8, 1991: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAY08 02:00 RM205,LOB FOR: HEALTH
  • May 22, 1991: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAY22 09:00 RM205,LOB FOR: HEALTH
  • May 28, 1991: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAY28 & JUN05 09:00 RM205,LOB :HEALTH
  • June 18, 1991: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESS JUN18 09:00 RM205,LOB :HEALTH
  • June 18, 1991: RM205,LOB FOR HEALTH HS&EA
  • September 4, 1991: RE-REF SUBCOM WK SESS SEP4, SEP18, SEP25 & OCT2 09:00
  • September 11, 1991: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESS SEP11 DIR'S STE, HAZEN DR, CONC 09:00
  • September 13, 1991: RE-REF PUB HEARING SEPT 25 01:30 RM205,LOB FOR HEALTH
  • October 24, 1991: RE-REF EXEC SESS OCT24 09:30 RM205,LOB FOR:HHS&EA
  • October 24, 1991: RE-REF MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR 1992, ON 01/09/92 (VOTE 9-2)
  • December 10, 1991: PROP COMM AM; HC113,P2327-2334
  • January 9, 1992: SPECIAL ORDER TO 01/14/92 (JAN09 CALENDAR MOVED DUE TO WEATHER)
  • January 14, 1992: RECOMMITTED TO HEALTH HS&EA, REP R. FOSTER MA VV; HJ13,P435
  • January 22, 1992: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR JAN30 (VOTE 11-2;CC)
  • January 24, 1992: PROP COMM AM; HC17,P512-519
  • January 30, 1992: PASSED WITH AM; HJ23,P620-627 + 647
  • February 4, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS
  • March 3, 1992: HEARING MAR03 08:30 RM101,LOB FOR: EXEC DEPTS
  • March 23, 1992: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAR24
  • March 23, 1992: PROP COMM AM; SC21,P3
  • March 24, 1992: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ11,P297 + 298
  • March 26, 1992: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP R. FOSTER MA VV; HJ61,P1547
  • April 7, 1992: ENROLLED; HJ67,P1790
  • April 7, 1992: ENROLLED; SJ15,P365
  • April 13, 1992: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/13/92 EFF: 01/01/93 CHAP.0048

Laws It Would Change

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