HB 260 (2001): establishing a commission to examine child care resources for parents who work hours other than first shift.

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HB 260 (2001)

establishing a commission to examine child care resources for parents who work hours other than first shift.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 273

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2001 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 15–4. On February 22, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 29, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 24, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1274). On May 24, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 31, 2001 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On June 7, 2001 the Senate adopted “Sen. Wheeler Accede to Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 19, 2001 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 26, 2001 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On June 26, 2001 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report”. The bill was enrolled on June 26, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 16, 2001, making it Chapter 273 of the session laws. It took effect on July 16, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2001, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • April 24, 2001, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • June 19, 2001, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, RM 206, LOB

Votes

  • February 22, 2001, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 24, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2001, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • June 7, 2001, Senate: Sen. Wheeler Accede to Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 26, 2001, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2001: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law; HJ15, p175
  • January 23, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/23/2001
  • February 6, 2001: Hearing Feb 6 2:00 RM206,LOB
  • February 8, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 22 (vote 15-4;Reg)
  • February 8, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0089}; HC17, p236-237
  • February 22, 2001: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ20, p294 + 308
  • March 29, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Public Institutions, Health & Human Services
  • April 24, 2001: Hearing; April 24, 2001, Room 101, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC17
  • May 23, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {1274},(New Title), [05/24/01]; SC26, Pg.12
  • May 24, 2001: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1274}, (New Title), AA, VV; OT3drg, MA, VV
  • May 31, 2001: House Nonconc with Sen Am, req Conf Comm, Rep Lyman MA VV; HJ52, p1560
  • May 31, 2001: (Spkr appts Reps: Dowling, Moran, Pantelakos & Lyman)
  • June 7, 2001: Sen. Wheeler Accede to Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • June 7, 2001: President Appoints: Senators Wheeler, O'Hearn, McCarley
  • June 19, 2001: Conf Comm meeting 6/19/01 1:00 p.m. RM 206, LOB
  • June 25, 2001: Conference Committee Report; (no Sen. Am), House Am {1732}, Filed
  • June 26, 2001: Conference Committee Report Adopted, VV
  • June 26, 2001: Conf Comm Report Adopted; HJ61, p1788
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1802
  • July 16, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/16/2001 Eff: 7/16/2001 Chap:0273
  • July 20, 2001: Study Committee Members Appointed by President: Senators Wheeler, Prescott, McCarley

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