SB 176-FN-A (2000): establishing a committee to study certain assistive technology services provided statewide.

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SB 176-FN-A (2000)

establishing a committee to study certain assistive technology services provided statewide.

  • 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: 3

The Story

It was introduced on February 11, 1999 and referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 15, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 22, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on April 22, 1999 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 4, 1999. The committee met in executive session on June 1, 1999 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0. On June 9, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 24, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 29, 1999 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on September 9, 1999 and October 5, 1999. The committee met in executive session on October 14, 1999 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0. On January 5, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On January 13, 2000 the Senate adopted “Sen.Squires Concurs With House Amendment” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on January 27, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on February 2, 2000, making it Chapter 3 of the session laws. It took effect on February 2, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • April 6, 1999, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, LOB 102
  • May 4, 1999, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, Rm205,LOB
  • June 1, 1999, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, Rm205,LOB
  • June 24, 1999, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, Rms210-211,LOB
  • September 9, 1999, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RMs210-211,LOB
  • October 5, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RMs210-211,LOB
  • October 14, 1999, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, RMs210-211,LOB

Votes

  • April 15, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 22, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass W/Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 9, 1999, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • January 5, 2000, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • January 13, 2000, Senate: Sen.Squires Concurs With House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 11, 1999: Introduction and referring to Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • March 19, 1999: Hearing Cancelled
  • March 30, 1999: Hearing, 3/30/99, Room 102, LOB, 1:20 p.m
  • April 6, 1999: Rescheduled Hearing, 4/6/99, Room 102, LOB, 2:30 p.m
  • April 13, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 4/14/99
  • April 15, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA ,VV, Rule 24 (Refer to Finance)
  • April 21, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 4/22/99
  • April 21, 1999: Committee Amendment, {0887}
  • April 22, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment, {0887}, AA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 22, 1999: Introduced and ref to Health HS&EA; HJ47, p1101
  • April 27, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 4/27/1999 due on E f
  • May 4, 1999: Hearing May 4 10:45 Rm205,LOB
  • June 1, 1999: Exec session June 1 10:00 Rm205,LOB
  • June 1, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for June9 (vote 14-0;Reg)
  • June 1, 1999: Prop Comm Am{1455}; HC59, p1455
  • June 8, 1999: Corrected Comm Am{1485}; HC60, p1614
  • June 9, 1999: Corrected Am{1485}, AA VV; Passed with Am and ref to Finance VV; HJ62, p1659
  • June 21, 1999: ==CANCELLED==Fin Hearing June 21 11:00 Rms210-211,LOB
  • June 24, 1999: Rescheduled Fin Hearing June 24 9:00 Rms210-211,LOB
  • June 24, 1999: Maj Report RE-REF for June 29 (vote 18-0;CC)
  • June 29, 1999: Re-Referred to Finance committee; HJ75, p1993
  • September 9, 1999: Re-Ref Div III Subcom work & Exec session Sep 9 9:00 RMs210-211,LOB
  • October 5, 1999: Re-Ref Div III Subcom work & Exec session Oct 5 10:00 RMs210-211,LOB
  • October 14, 1999: Re-Ref Div III Subcom Exec session Oct 14 9:00 RMs210-211,LOB
  • November 1, 1999: Prop Fin Comm Am {2124}(New Title); HC93, p2308-2309
  • January 5, 2000: RE-REF Maj Report OTP/AM for 1/5/2000 (vote 18-0; Reg)
  • January 5, 2000: Fin Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ5, p154 + 165
  • January 13, 2000: Sen.Squires Concurs With House Amendment ; MA, VV
  • January 13, 2000: Enrolled Am {3147}(New Title), Adopted
  • January 13, 2000: Enrolled Am {3147}(New Title), Adopted; HJ12, p290
  • January 13, 2000: Enrolled
  • January 27, 2000: Enrolled; HJ14, p348
  • February 2, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 2/2/2000 Eff: 2/2/2000 Chap: 0003
  • March 6, 2000: Study Committee Members: Senators Wheeler, Krueger, J. King; for (Ch. 3:2)
  • April 19, 2000: Study Committee meeting: April 25, 2000 - Room 308, LOB (Organizational Meeting)

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