HB 461 (2003): establishing a commission to study financial exploitation of the elderly and persons with disabilities.

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HB 461 (2003)

establishing a commission to study financial exploitation of the elderly and persons with disabilities.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 227

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 20, 2003 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on April 3, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On June 5, 2003 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (2024), offered by Sen. Roberge, was adopted on a voice vote on June 5, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On June 5, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On June 5, 2003 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes. On June 5, 2003 the Senate adopted “Sen. Roberge Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 12, 2003 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 24, 2003 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On June 24, 2003 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 30, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 7, 2003, making it Chapter 227 of the session laws. It took effect on July 7, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2003, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM208,LOB
  • April 23, 2003, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A
  • June 12, 2003, 11:30 AM: committee of conference, RM205,LOB

Votes

  • May 8, 2003, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Sen. Roberge Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 24, 2003, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 24, 2003, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Health HS&EA
  • February 11, 2003: Hearing Feb 11 1:15 RM208,LOB
  • February 11, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Feb 20 (Vote 17-0;CC)
  • February 20, 2003: Passed
  • April 3, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Public Affairs
  • April 23, 2003: Hearing; April 23, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 9:00 a.m.; SC18
  • April 28, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/08/03]; SC21
  • May 8, 2003: Ought to Pass
  • May 8, 2003: Sen. Roberge Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
  • June 5, 2003: Sen. Roberge Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • June 5, 2003: Sen. Roberge Floor Amendment{2024}, AA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 5, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • June 5, 2003: House Nonconc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Mock MA
  • June 5, 2003: (Spkr appts Reps: Joseph Manning, MacKay, Seldin & Batula)
  • June 5, 2003: Sen. Roberge Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • June 5, 2003: President Appoints; Senators Barnes, Martel, Larsen
  • June 12, 2003: Conf Comm Meeting June 12 11:30 RM205,LOB
  • June 19, 2003: Committee of Conference Report; Sen. Am{2078}, Filed
  • June 24, 2003: Conference Committee Report{2078}, Adopted, VV
  • June 24, 2003: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • July 7, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 7/7/2003 Eff: 7/7/2003 Chap: 0227

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