SB 223-FN-A (1999): establishing a wellness and primary prevention council.

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SB 223-FN-A (1999)

establishing a wellness and primary prevention council.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 276

The Story

It was introduced on February 18, 1999 and referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held public hearings on April 5, 1999 and May 4, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 6, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 21, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 27, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 15, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 22, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. On June 29, 1999 the Senate adopted “Sen. Squires Concured W/House Amendment” on a voice vote. 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 12, 1999, making it Chapter 276 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1999. The committee held a work session on October 7, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • April 5, 1999, 2:50 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, LOB 102
  • May 4, 1999, 2:20 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, LOB 102
  • May 21, 1999, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, SH 103
  • June 15, 1999, 10:00 AM: hearing, Rm205,LOB

Votes

  • May 6, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass W/Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 27, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass W/Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 1999, Senate: Sen. Squires Concured W/House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 18, 1999: Introduction and referring to Public Institutions, Health Human Services
  • April 5, 1999: Hearing, 4/5/99, Room 102, LOB, 2:50 p.m
  • May 4, 1999: Rescheduled Hearing, 5/4/99, Room 102, LOB, 2:20 p.m
  • May 5, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 5/6/99
  • May 5, 1999: Committee Amendment, {1078}
  • May 6, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment, {1078}, AA, VV, Rule 24 (Refer to Finance)
  • May 21, 1999: Hearing, 5/21/99, Room 103, SH, 10:30 a.m
  • May 25, 1999: 05/25/1999 Introduced and ref to Health HS&EA; HJ58, p1583
  • May 26, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 5/27/99
  • May 26, 1999: Committee Amendment, {1385}
  • May 27, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment, {1385}, AA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 2, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 6/2/1999 due on E f
  • June 15, 1999: Hearing June 15 10:00 Rm205,LOB
  • June 15, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for June 22 (vote 18-0;CC)
  • June 15, 1999: Prop Comm Am{1654}(New Title); HC64, p1724-1725
  • June 22, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ73, p1882-1883 + 1931
  • June 29, 1999: Sen. Squires Concured W/House Amendment, MA, VV
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled Am{1964}, Adopted; HJ77, p2089
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled Am {1964}, MA, VV
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled; HJ77, p2091
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled
  • July 12, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/12/1999 Eff: 7/1/1999 Chap. 0276
  • July 29, 1999: Senate Member: Senator Wheeler
  • October 7, 1999: Meeting, 10/7/99, Room 205, LOB, 1:00 p.m

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