HB 1541-FN-LOCAL (2000): relative to the cremation of deceased persons.

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HB 1541-FN-LOCAL (2000)

relative to the cremation of deceased persons.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 202

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held public hearings on January 18, 2000 and February 15, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 16–2, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2000 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 16, 2000 and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 1, 2000. On May 4, 2000 the House voted to pass it. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 11, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (4510) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on May 30, 2000, making it Chapter 202 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2000, 11:45 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • February 15, 2000, 12:00 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • May 1, 2000, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, LOB 102

Votes

  • May 11, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt; HJ5, p102
  • January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/28/1999
  • January 18, 2000: Hearing Jan 18 11:45 RM301,LOB
  • February 15, 2000: Continued Hearing Feb 15 noon RM301,LOB
  • February 16, 2000: Maj Report OTP for Mar 9 (vote 16-2;CC)
  • March 9, 2000: Passed (Cons Cal by 2/3VV); HJ22, p630 + 658
  • March 16, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Public Institutions, Health & Human Services
  • May 1, 2000: Hearing May 1, Room 102, LOB, 10:00 a.m.; SC21, Pg.14
  • May 4, 2000: 5/4/2000 Enrolled Am{4510}, Adopted; HJ45, p1363
  • May 11, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass, 05/11/2000, SC28
  • May 11, 2000: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 11, 2000: Enrolled Bill Amendment{4510}, Adopted
  • May 16, 2000: Hearing May 16, Room 102, LOB, 1:00 p.m., SC18, Pg.26
  • May 18, 2000: Enrolled Bill, Adopted
  • May 18, 2000: Enrolled; HJ46, p1497
  • May 30, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 5/30/2000 Eff: 1/1/2001 Chap: 0202

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