HB 648-FN (2001): authorizing licensing of homeless youth programs.

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HB 648-FN (2001)

authorizing licensing of homeless youth programs.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 188

The Story

It was introduced on February 8, 2001 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2001. The committee held work sessions on March 14, 2001 and March 19, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0. On March 29, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 5, 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 1368). On May 31, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 7, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 13, 2001 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. 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 5, 2001, making it Chapter 188 of the session laws. It took effect on September 3, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 2001, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • March 14, 2001, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • March 19, 2001, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB <Rep Moran>
  • April 24, 2001, 2:20 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 29, 2001, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 7, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2001, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 8, 2001: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law; HJ19, p263
  • February 13, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/13/2001
  • February 20, 2001: Hearing Feb 20 2:30 RM206,LOB
  • February 21, 2001: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==Subcom Work Session Mar 6 9:00 RM206,LOB
  • March 14, 2001: Rescheduled Subcom Work Session Mar 14 9:00 RM206,LOB
  • March 19, 2001: Subcom Work Session Mar 19 11:00 RM206,LOB <Rep Moran>
  • March 20, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 29 (vote 14-0;Reg)
  • March 20, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0446}(New Title); HC25, p484-485
  • March 29, 2001: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ28, p628-629 + 660
  • April 5, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Public Institutions, Health & Human Services
  • April 24, 2001: Hearing; April 24, 2001, Room 101, LOB, 2:20 p.m.; SC17
  • May 30, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {1368}, [05/31/01]; SC27, Pg.9
  • May 31, 2001: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1368}, AA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • June 6, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [06/07/01]; SC29
  • June 7, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 13, 2001: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Dowling MA VV; HJ55, p1665
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1762
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled
  • July 5, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/5/2001 Eff: 9/3/2001 Chap: 0188

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