HB 1266 (2004): relative to the long-term care ombudsman.

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HB 1266 (2004)

relative to the long-term care ombudsman.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 110

The Story

It was introduced on September 4, 2003 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 29, 2004 the House voted to pass it, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2004. The committee held a work session on February 12, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 19–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2004 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 11, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1140). The committee's amendment (1140) was adopted on a voice vote on April 22, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On April 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. On April 29, 2004 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 6, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 17, 2004, making it Chapter 110 of the session laws. It took effect on July 16, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2004, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RMs 205-207, LOB
  • February 3, 2004, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RMs210-211,LOB
  • February 12, 2004, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RMs210-211,LOB
  • April 6, 2004, 3:20 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, SH 105-A

Votes

  • April 22, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 29, 2004, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Health HS&EA
  • September 4, 2003: Report due 1/29/2004 <f>
  • January 12, 2004: Hearing Jan 12 11:30 RMs 205-207, LOB
  • January 22, 2004: Maj Report OTP for Jan 29 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • January 29, 2004: Passed and ref to Finance (CC by nec 2/3)
  • February 3, 2004: Fin Hearing Feb 3 10:00 RMs210-211,LOB
  • February 12, 2004: Fin Div III Subcom Work Session Feb 12 10:00 RMs210-211,LOB
  • March 2, 2004: Fin Maj Report OTP for Mar 11 (vote 19-0;CC)
  • March 11, 2004: Passed
  • March 11, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Public Institutions, Health & Human Services
  • April 6, 2004: Hearing; April 6, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 3:20 p.m.; SC13
  • April 14, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1140} [04/22/04]; SC16, Pg.18
  • April 22, 2004: Committee Amendment{1140}, AA, VV
  • April 22, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{1140}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 22, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 29, 2004: House Concurred with Senate Am, Reps Batula & Kurk MA VV
  • May 6, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 6, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 17, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 5/17/2004 Eff: 7/16/2004 Chap: 0110

Laws It Would Change

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