HB 1251 (2002): relative to the use of mercury amalgam fillings by dentists.
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HB 1251 (2002)
relative to the use of mercury amalgam fillings by dentists.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2001-2002
- House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
- Subject: Public and Mental Health
- Chapter law: 96
The Story
It was introduced on June 26, 2001 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held public hearings on January 16, 2002 and January 22, 2002. The committee held work sessions on January 29, 2002, January 30, 2002 and February 5, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0. On February 14, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 20, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 3207). On April 10, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 10, 2002 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On April 10, 2002 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (3371), offered by Sen. Johnson, was adopted on a voice vote on April 10, 2002, changing the text of the bill. On April 10, 2002 the Senate adopted “OT3rdg” on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 17, 2002 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 25, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 3, 2002, making it Chapter 96 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2003.
Sponsors
Hearings and Sessions
- January 16, 2002, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
- January 22, 2002, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
- January 29, 2002, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB <Rep Millham>
- January 30, 2002, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB <Rep Millham>
- February 5, 2002, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB <Rep Millham>
- March 26, 2002, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, LOB 101
Votes
- February 14, 2002, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 10, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 10, 2002, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
- April 10, 2002, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
- April 10, 2002, Senate: OT3rdg — voice vote, passed
- April 17, 2002, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- June 26, 2001: Introduced and ref to Health HS&EA; HJ78, p1995
- December 14, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 12/18/2001 Report due on 2/21/2002
- January 16, 2002: Hearing Jan 16 9:30 RM205,LOB
- January 22, 2002: Continued Hearing Jan 22 10:00 RM205,LOB
- January 29, 2002: Subcom Work Session Jan 29 10:00 RM205,LOB <Rep Millham>
- January 30, 2002: Subcom Work Session Jan 30 1:00 RM205,LOB <Rep Millham>
- February 5, 2002: Subcom Work Session Feb 5 9:00 RM205,LOB <Rep Millham>
- February 5, 2002: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 14 (vote 15-0;Reg)
- February 5, 2002: Prop Comm Am{2446}; HC13, p518
- February 14, 2002: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ20, p797 + 821
- February 20, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Public Institutions, Health & Human Services
- March 26, 2002: Hearing; March 26, 2002, Room 101, LOB, 2:15 p.m.; SC16
- April 8, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {3207}, [04/10/02]; SC23, Pg.22
- April 10, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment {3207}, AA, VV
- April 10, 2002: Sen. Johnson Floor Amendment {3371}, [Not Voted On]
- April 10, 2002: Sen. Boyce Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
- April 10, 2002: Sen. Johnson Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
- April 10, 2002: Sen. Johnson Floor Amendment {3371}, AA, VV
- April 10, 2002: OT3rdg, MA, VV
- April 17, 2002: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Batula MA VV; HJ34, p1347
- April 25, 2002: Enrolled
- April 25, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1464
- May 3, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/3/2002 Eff: 1/1/2003 Chap: 0096