SB 622-FN (1996): relative to the custody of remains of deceased persons and the profession of embalmers and funeral directors.

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SB 622-FN (1996)

relative to the custody of remains of deceased persons and the profession of embalmers and funeral directors.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 283

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On February 8, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 21, 1996 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 2, 1996 the House voted to pass it, then referred it on to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a work session on April 4, 1996. On May 8, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 16, 1996 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 10, 1996, making it Chapter 283 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 1996, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB
  • March 5, 1996, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • April 4, 1996, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB

Votes

  • February 8, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 16, 1996, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ1,P10
  • February 1, 1996: HEARING FEB01 01:30 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
  • February 7, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP FEB08 (VOTE 4-0)
  • February 8, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ6,P72 + 78
  • February 21, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO HEALTH; HJ30,P1074
  • February 21, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/21/96 DUE ON 04/10/96
  • March 5, 1996: HEARING MAR05 09:30 RM205,LOB FOR: HEALTH
  • March 28, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR02 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • April 2, 1996: PASSED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ47,P1596
  • April 4, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR04 01:00 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • May 2, 1996: ED&A MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY08 (VOTE 10-0;CC)
  • May 2, 1996: PROP ED&A COMM AM<5575>; HC58,P1942
  • May 8, 1996: PASSED WITH AM; HJ62,P1999 + 2014
  • May 16, 1996: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN RODESCHIN MA VV; SJ24,P473
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ25,P536
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ69,P2114
  • June 10, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/10/96 EFF: 01/01/97 CHAP.0283

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