HB 1182 (1998): establishing an oversight committee to review the allocation of funds disbursed for the developmental disabilities waitlist.

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HB 1182 (1998)

establishing an oversight committee to review the allocation of funds disbursed for the developmental disabilities waitlist.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 248

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 8, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 17–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 12, 1998 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 12, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 1998. The committee voted 4–3 to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 21, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 28, 1998 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. An enrolled bill amendment (2109) was adopted on June 10, 1998. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on June 18, 1998. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 18, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 25, 1998, making it Chapter 248 of the session laws. It took effect on August 24, 1998.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Burnham (Ches 8) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Manning (Ches 9)
  • Rep. P. Dowling (Rock 13)
  • Rep. Ferguson (Hills 13)
  • Rep. C. Moore (Merr 19)
  • Sen. K. Wheeler (SD21)
  • Sen. Blaisdell (SD10)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 8, 1998, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • April 14, 1998, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, RM105A,ST HOUSE

Votes

  • May 21, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 28, 1998, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO HEALTH HS&EA; HJ3,P98
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/03/97 DUE ON 02/11/98
  • January 8, 1998: HEARING JAN08 10:30 RM205,LOB FOR: HEALTH
  • February 3, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB12 (VOTE 17-1;CC)
  • February 12, 1998: PASSED; HJ15,P724 + 769
  • February 12, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC INST/H&HS; SJ3,P92
  • April 14, 1998: HEARING APR14 1:30 RM105A,ST HOUSE FOR: PUB INST
  • May 18, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY21 (VOTE 4-3)
  • May 18, 1998: PROP COMM AM<1801>; SC34,P13
  • May 21, 1998: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ16,P413 + 430
  • May 28, 1998: HOUSE CONCUR WITH SEN AM, REP EMERTON MA VV; HJ51,P2038
  • June 4, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ57,P2135
  • June 10, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ19,P528
  • June 10, 1998: ENROLLED AM<2109>(NEW TITLE), AM ADOPTED 2/3; HJ57,P2167
  • June 18, 1998: ENROLLED AM ADOPTED; (SEE PERM JOURNAL)
  • June 18, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ64,P2271
  • June 18, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ20,P690
  • June 25, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/25/98 EFF: 08/24/98* CHAP.0248

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