SB 17 (1999): relative to funeral arrangements.

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SB 17 (1999)

relative to funeral arrangements.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 62

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1999 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held public hearings on February 24, 1999 and March 3, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 17, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 25, 1999 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 13, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 15–1. On April 29, 1999 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 6, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The bill was enrolled on May 13, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 21, 1999, making it Chapter 62 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 24, 1999, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, LOB 104
  • March 3, 1999, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, LOB 104
  • April 13, 1999, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, Rm205,LOB

Votes

  • March 17, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 29, 1999, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1999: Introduction and referring to Public Affairs:
  • February 24, 1999: Hearing, Feb 24, 1:00 p.m., Room 104, LOB
  • March 3, 1999: Hearing, 3/3/99, Room 104, LOB, 1:00 p.m
  • March 16, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass w/Amendment, 3/17/99
  • March 16, 1999: Proposed Committee Amendment, {0378} SC13 P3
  • March 17, 1999: OTPA,{0378}, MA, VV, Sen. Trombly Floor Amendment {0382}, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MAVV
  • March 17, 1999: Journal correction on Fl. amend. (0382-1998) see Journal 8 for correct amend. (0382-1999)
  • March 25, 1999: Introduced and ref to Health HS&EA; HJ33, p686
  • March 25, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 3/25/1999 due on
  • April 13, 1999: Hearing Apr 13 10:00 Rm205,LOB
  • April 20, 1999: Maj Report OTP for Apr 29 (vote 15-1;Reg)
  • April 29, 1999: Passed VV; HJ47, p1123 + 1132
  • April 29, 1999: Enrolled Am {1107} adopted; HJ51, p1291
  • May 6, 1999: Enrolled Amendment, {1107}, AA, VV
  • May 13, 1999: Enrolled
  • May 13, 1999: Enrolled; HJ54, p1419
  • May 21, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 5/21/1999 Eff: 1/1/2000 Chap: 0062

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