SB 355 (1998): mandating that hospital infection rates be reported.

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SB 355 (1998)

mandating that hospital infection rates be reported.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 8–0, to recommend that the Senate kill it. On March 12, 1998 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Roberge (SD9) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. K. Wheeler (SD21)
  • Sen. Hollingworth (SD23)
  • Sen. Podles (SD16)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 1998, 3:30 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, RM105A,ST HOUSE

Votes

  • March 12, 1998, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB INST/H&HS; SJ1,P5
  • January 13, 1998: HEARING JAN13 3:30 RM105A,ST HOUSE FOR: PUB INST
  • March 10, 1998: COMM REPORT ITL MAR12 (VOTE 8-0)
  • March 12, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ6,P142

Laws It Would Change

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