SB 101 (1997): relative to standards for acquisition transactions involving health care charitable trusts.

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SB 101 (1997)

relative to standards for acquisition transactions involving health care charitable trusts.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 280

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 8–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On March 13, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 19, 1997 and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held public hearings on March 26, 1997 and April 15, 1997. The committee held a work session on May 6, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 11–3. On May 20, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 28, 1997 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. 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 19, 1997, making it Chapter 280 of the session laws. It took effect on September 1, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Sen. K. Wheeler (SD21) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. M. Smith (Straf 8)
  • Rep. A. Merrill (Straf 8)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 1997, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB
  • March 26, 1997, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • April 15, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • May 6, 1997, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB

Votes

  • March 13, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 20, 1997, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 28, 1997, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ2, P28
  • January 30, 1997: HEARING JAN30 02:30 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
  • March 10, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAR13 (VOTE 8-0)
  • March 13, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ8,P126 + 148
  • March 19, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ42,P1316
  • March 20, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/20/97 DUE ON 04/29/97
  • March 26, 1997: HEARING MAR26 10:30 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • April 15, 1997: 2ND HEARING APR15 10:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • April 30, 1997: DEADLINE CHANGED TO 05/15/97, AM TO HOUSE RULES ADOPTED VV
  • May 6, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAY06 2:30 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • May 14, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY20 (VOTE 11-3)
  • May 14, 1997: PROP COMM AM<1371>(NEW TITLE); HC62,P1778-1780
  • May 20, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ66,P1911-1912 + 1952
  • May 28, 1997: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE MA, SEN J KING MA VV; SJ21,P414
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ23(II),P592
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ73,P2073
  • June 19, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/19/97 EFF: 09/01/97 CHAP.0280

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