HB 545-FN (1999): establishing a committee to study ambulatory surgical facilities.

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HB 545-FN (1999)

establishing a committee to study ambulatory surgical facilities.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 235

The Story

It was introduced on January 28, 1999 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 10, 1999. The committee held work sessions on March 23, 1999, March 31, 1999, April 6, 1999 and April 12, 1999. The committee met in executive session on April 28, 1999 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 22–0. On May 20, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on May 27, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 21, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 24, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on July 1, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 9, 1999, making it Chapter 235 of the session laws. It took effect on July 9, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 10, 1999, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, Rm205,LOB
  • March 23, 1999, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, Rm205,LOB
  • March 31, 1999, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, Rm205,LOB
  • April 6, 1999, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, Rm205,LOB
  • April 12, 1999, 12:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, Rm205,LOB
  • April 28, 1999, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, Rm205,LOB
  • June 21, 1999, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, LOB 102

Votes

  • May 20, 1999, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 24, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 28, 1999: Introduced and ref to Health HS&EA: HJ18, p274
  • February 8, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/8/1999 due on
  • March 10, 1999: Hearing Mar10 10:30 Rm205,LOB
  • March 23, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 23 1:00 Rm205,LOB
  • March 30, 1999: ==CANCELLED==Subcom work session Mar 30 1:00 Rm205,LOB
  • March 31, 1999: Rescheduled Subcom work session Mar 31 1:30 Rm205,LOB
  • April 6, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 6 1:00 Rm205,LOB
  • April 12, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 12 12:30 Rm205,LOB
  • April 28, 1999: Exec Sess Apr 28 10:30 Rm205,LOB
  • April 28, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 20 (vote 22-0;Reg)
  • April 28, 1999: Prop Comm Am{1020}(New Title); HC50, p1248
  • May 20, 1999: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ54, p1490-1491 + 1502
  • May 27, 1999: Introduction and referring to Public Institutions, Health & Human Services
  • June 15, 1999: Hearing, 6/15/99, Room 102, LOB, 2:00 p.m
  • June 21, 1999: Rescheduled Hearing, 6/21/99, Room 102, LOB, 2:00 p.m
  • June 22, 1999: Rescheduled Hearing, 6/22/99, Room 102, LOB, 2:00 p.m
  • June 23, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 6/24/99
  • June 24, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled; HJ77, p2091
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled
  • July 9, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/9/1999 Eff: 7/9/1999 Chap. 0235
  • July 30, 1999: Senate Committee Members: Senators Wheeler, D'Allesandro, Fraser

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