HB 1426-FN (2004): relative to testing for the human immunodeficiency virus.

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HB 1426-FN (2004)

relative to testing for the human immunodeficiency virus.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 36

The Story

It was introduced on February 5, 2004 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 2004. The committee held a work session on March 2, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 1, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 1, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 15, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 23, 2004, making it Chapter 36 of the session laws. It took effect on June 22, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 18, 2004, 9:30 AM: hearing, RM205,LOB
  • March 2, 2004, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM205,LOB <Rep Dalrymple>
  • March 30, 2004, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, SH 105-A

Votes

  • April 1, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 5, 2004: Introduced (Approved by Rules Comm) and ref to Health HS&EA
  • February 18, 2004: Hearing Feb 18 9:30 RM205,LOB
  • February 19, 2004: ==CANCELLED==Subcommittee Work Session Feb 19 after session RM205,LOB <Rep Dalrymple>
  • March 2, 2004: Rescheduled Subcommittee Work Session Mar 2 9:00 RM205,LOB <Rep Dalrymple>
  • March 2, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 11 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • March 2, 2004: Prop Comm Am{0627}
  • March 11, 2004: Passed with Am
  • March 17, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Public Institutions, Health & Human Services
  • March 30, 2004: Hearing; March 30, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 3:00 p.m.; SC13
  • March 30, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/01/04]; SC13A
  • April 1, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 1, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 8, 2004: Enrolled
  • April 15, 2004: Enrolled
  • April 23, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 4/23/2004 Eff: 6/22/2004 Chap: 0036

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