HB 560-FN-A (1995): establishing a residential care pilot program and making an appropriation therefor.

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HB 560-FN-A (1995)

establishing a residential care pilot program and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Vetoed, override failed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0. On March 2, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 7, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 20–2, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 30, 1995 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 4, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 16, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor vetoed it on June 5, 1995. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. On June 29, 1995 the House voted 180–154 on overriding the governor's veto on a roll call, and the veto was sustained, failing to meet the two thirds threshold.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Lynch (Ches 19) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Amidon (Hills 9)
  • Rep. Chabot (Hills 48)
  • Sen. Blaisdell (SD10)
  • Sen. J. King (SD18)
  • Sen. Currier (SD7)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 1995, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • March 7, 1995, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Finance, RM100,ST HOUSE
  • May 1, 1995, 1:30 PM: hearing, RMS210-211,LOB : PUB INST

Votes

  • March 2, 1995, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 16, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO HEALTH HS&EA; HJ11,P160
  • January 13, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/17/95 DUE ON 03/01/95
  • February 1, 1995: HEARING FEB01 10:30 RM205,LOB FOR: HEALTH
  • February 15, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR02 (VOTE 18-0)
  • February 15, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1060>; HC24,P521-522
  • March 2, 1995: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE VV;HJ31,P779-80
  • March 7, 1995: FIN HEARING MAR07 11:00 RM100,ST HOUSE FOR: FINANCE
  • March 23, 1995: FIN MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR30 (VOTE 20-2;CC)
  • March 28, 1995: 03/28/95 INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC INST/H&HS; SJ11,P196
  • March 30, 1995: PASSED; HJ44,P1333 + 1355
  • April 20, 1995: <NOTE RM CHANGE> HEARING MAY01 01:30 RMS210-211,LOB : PUB INST
  • May 3, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP MAY04
  • May 4, 1995: PASSED AND REF TO FINANCE; SJ18,P312-313
  • May 15, 1995: FIN COMM REPORT OTP MAY16
  • May 16, 1995: PASSED VV; SJ20,P365 + 370
  • May 23, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ71,P1974
  • May 23, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ22,P482
  • June 5, 1995: VETOED BY GOVERNOR
  • June 29, 1995: GOVERNOR'S VETO SUSTAINED RC(180-154); HJ81,P2109-2111

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