HB 138-FN (2004): relative to interpreters for the deaf in certain governmental or public proceedings.

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HB 138-FN (2004)

relative to interpreters for the deaf in certain governmental or public proceedings.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

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 January 21, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 12–3. On January 30, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on April 22, 2003, June 3, 2003, September 9, 2003 and November 13, 2003. On January 7, 2004 the House voted to study it after the session ends. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “NOT REC FOR LEGIS IN 2005”, by a vote of 18 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • March 4, 2003, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM204,LOB
  • April 22, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM204,LOB <Rep Bemis>
  • June 3, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM204,LOB <Rep Bemis>
  • September 9, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM204,LOB <Rep Bemis>
  • November 13, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM204,LOB <Rep Bemis>
  • August 17, 2004, 10:00 AM: work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Bicknell>

Votes

  • January 30, 2003, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Health HS & EA; HJ8, p108
  • January 9, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/9/2003
  • January 21, 2003: Hearing Jan 21 10:00 RM205,LOB
  • January 22, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 30 (Vote 12-3;Reg)
  • January 22, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0026}; HC10, p153-156
  • January 30, 2003: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am and ref to Crim Just & PSfty VV
  • February 6, 2003: Crim Just & PSfty Hearing Mar 4 2:30 RM204,LOB
  • March 19, 2003: Retained in Committee <Crim Just>
  • April 15, 2003: ==CANCELLED==Subcom Work Session Apr 15 9:00 RM204,LOB <Rep Bemis>
  • April 22, 2003: Rescheduled Subcom Work Session Apr 22 9:00 RM204,LOB <Rep Bemis>
  • June 3, 2003: Subcom Work Session June 3 9:00 RM204,LOB <Rep Bemis>
  • September 9, 2003: Subcom Work Session Sept 9 10:00 RM204,LOB <Rep Bemis>
  • November 13, 2003: Subcom Work Session Nov 13 10:00 RM204,LOB <Rep Bemis>
  • November 18, 2003: Crim Just Comm Maj Report REF FOR INT STUDY for Jan 7, 2004 Session (vote 17-0;CC)
  • January 7, 2004: Referred to Crim Just & PSfty for Interim Study
  • July 13, 2004: Interim study subcm wk session Aug 17 10:00 RM204,LOB <Rep Bicknell>
  • October 21, 2004: Int Study Report: NOT REC FOR LEGIS IN 2005 (vote 18-0)

Laws It Would Change

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