HB 1244 (2000): relative to the use of certain needle technology.

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HB 1244 (2000)

relative to the use of certain needle technology.

  • 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: 183

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2000. The committee held work sessions on February 8, 2000, February 15, 2000, February 22, 2000 and March 8, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0. The committee's amendment (3690) was rejected on a voice vote on March 23, 2000. A floor amendment (3904), offered by Reps Emerton & Pilliod, was adopted on a voice vote on March 23, 2000, changing the text of the bill. On March 23, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 23, 2000 and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 24, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 27, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 4, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (4329) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 26, 2000, making it Chapter 183 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2000, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • February 8, 2000, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • February 15, 2000, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • February 22, 2000, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • March 8, 2000, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • April 24, 2000, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 23, 2000, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 27, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Health HS&EA; HJ5, p92
  • January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999
  • February 2, 2000: Hearing Feb 2 10:00 RM205,LOB
  • February 8, 2000: Subcom Work Session Feb 8 8:30 RM205,LOB
  • February 15, 2000: Subcom Work Session Feb 15 10:00 RM205,LOB
  • February 22, 2000: Subcom Work Session Feb 22 10:00 RM205,LOB
  • March 8, 2000: Subcom Work Session Mar 8 1:00 RM205,LOB
  • March 15, 2000: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 23 (vote 17-0;Reg)
  • March 15, 2000: Prop Comm Am{3690}(New Title); HC23, p693-694
  • March 17, 2000: Reps Wendelboe & Wallin Prop Fl Am{3840}; HC23, 694-695
  • March 23, 2000: Comm Am{3690}, AL VV; Reps Emerton & Pilliod Fl Am{3904}(New Title), AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ26, p831-833 + 851
  • March 23, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Public Institutions, Health & Human Services
  • April 24, 2000: Hearing April 24, Room 102, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC21, Pg.13
  • April 27, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass, 4/27/2000; SC25
  • April 27, 2000: Ought to Pass, MA, VV ; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 3, 2000: Enrolled Bill Am {4329}, Adopted
  • May 4, 2000: Enrolled Am{4329}, Adopted; HJ45, p1361
  • May 18, 2000: Enrolled; HJ46, p1487
  • May 18, 2000: Enrolled Bill
  • May 26, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 5/26/2000 Eff: 1/1/2001 Chap: 0183

Laws It Would Change

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