HB 595-FN (1993): allowing HIV testing for AIDS of a perpetrator of certain crimes at the request of the victim.

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HB 595-FN (1993)

allowing HIV testing for AIDS of a perpetrator of certain crimes at the request of the victim.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 138

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1993 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 3, 1993 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Appropriations committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 16, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 1, 1993 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on April 8, 1993 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 21, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 27, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 4, 1993 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 11, 1993 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 17, 1993, making it Chapter 138 of the session laws. It took effect on May 17, 1993.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Lozeau (Hills 30) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 1993, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • March 16, 1993, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Appropriations, RM100,ST HOUSE
  • April 21, 1993, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • April 27, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 1993, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO HEALTH HS&EA; HJ14,P241
  • January 7, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/12/93 DUE ON 02/16/93
  • January 26, 1993: HEARING JAN26 10:30 RM205,LOB FOR: HEALTH
  • February 19, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR03 (VOTE 13-0;CC)
  • February 26, 1993: PROP COMM AM<1507>; HC25,P581
  • March 3, 1993: PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO APPROP; HJ31,P686
  • March 16, 1993: HEARING MAR16 11:30 RM100,ST HOUSE FOR: APPROP
  • March 25, 1993: APPROP MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR01 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
  • April 1, 1993: PASSED; HJ49,P1164 + 1182
  • April 8, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ13,P231
  • April 21, 1993: HEARING APR21 10:45 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • April 26, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR27
  • April 26, 1993: PROP COMM AM<2502>; SC27,P7
  • April 27, 1993: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ16,P292 + 304
  • May 4, 1993: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP R FOSTER MA VV; HJ66,P1624
  • May 11, 1993: ENROLLED; HJ72,P1776
  • May 11, 1993: ENROLLED; SJ17,P328
  • May 17, 1993: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/17/93 EFF: 05/17/93 CHAP.0138

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