HB 1372-FN (2002): relative to certain residential care facilities.

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HB 1372-FN (2002)

relative to certain residential care facilities.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 101

The Story

It was introduced on June 26, 2001 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 3, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0. On January 24, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2002 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 14, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 11, 2002 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 16, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. 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 101 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 3, 2002, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • February 6, 2002, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM100, State House
  • April 4, 2002, 8:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101

Votes

  • January 24, 2002, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 11, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • June 26, 2001: Introduced and ref to Health HS&EA; HJ78, p2000
  • December 14, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 12/18/2001 Report due Early 1/24/2002 <e/f?>
  • January 3, 2002: Hearing Jan 3 10:00 RM205,LOB
  • January 9, 2002: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 24 (vote 12-0;Reg)
  • January 9, 2002: Prop Comm Am{2126}; HC8, p344
  • January 24, 2002: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am and ref to Exec Depts & Admin VV; HJ11, p450
  • January 30, 2002: ED&A Hearing Feb 6 2:00 RM100, State House
  • February 21, 2002: ED&A Maj Report OTP for Mar 6 (vote 13-0;CC)
  • March 6, 2002: Passed; HJ25, p958 + 1036
  • March 14, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
  • April 4, 2002: Hearing; April 4, 2002, Room 101, LOB, 8:00 a.m.; SC20A
  • April 9, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/11/02]; SC24A
  • April 11, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • April 15, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/16/02]; SC25A
  • April 16, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 17, 2002: Hearing; === CANCELLED === April 17, 2002, Room 104, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC18
  • 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: 0101

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