HB 426 (1997): establishing a committee to study the administration of medications and the management of personal care assistance personnel in long-term care facilities.

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HB 426 (1997)

establishing a committee to study the administration of medications and the management of personal care assistance personnel in long-term care facilities.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 217

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 6, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 22, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 28, 1997 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on June 10, 1997. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 18, 1997, making it Chapter 217 of the session laws. It took effect on August 17, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. L. Foster (Hills 10) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Manning (Ches 9)
  • Rep. MacGillivray (Hills 21)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 1997, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • May 6, 1997, 3:45 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, RM105A,ST HOUSE

Votes

  • May 22, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 28, 1997, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO HEALTH HS&EA; HJ17,P254
  • January 27, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/28/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • February 6, 1997: HEARING FEB06 09:30 RM205,LOB FOR: HEALTH
  • March 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR12 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • March 4, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0151>; HC32,P692
  • March 12, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ38A,P1086 + 1110
  • March 13, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC/H&HS; SJ8,P154
  • May 6, 1997: HEARING MAY06 3:45 RM105A,ST HOUSE FOR: PUB INST
  • May 19, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY20 (VOTE 7-0)
  • May 19, 1997: PROP COMM AM<1466>(NEW TITLE); SC39,P11-12
  • May 22, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ20,P403-404 + 409
  • May 28, 1997: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP EMERTON MA VV; HJ70,P2006
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED AM, AM ADOPTED; HJ76,P2096
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED AM<0039E>, AA VV; SJ23(II),P578
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ76,P2122
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ23(II),P620
  • June 18, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/18/97 EFF: 08/17/97 CHAP.0217

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