HB 712-FN (2004): establishing a committee to study methods of improving data collection and service delivery relative to home and community-based long-term care services.

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HB 712-FN (2004)

establishing a committee to study methods of improving data collection and service delivery relative to home and community-based long-term care services.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 44

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 10, 2003. The committee held a work session on March 17, 2003. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on June 19, 2003, September 17, 2003, September 24, 2003 and October 7, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 17–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 7, 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 April 13, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 22, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 3, 2004, making it Chapter 44 of the session laws. It took effect on May 3, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 10, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House
  • March 17, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House <Rep Fitzgerald>
  • June 19, 2003, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm100,St House <Rep Bergin> (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
  • September 17, 2003, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm100,St House <Rep Bergin>
  • September 24, 2003, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm100,St House <Rep Bergin>
  • October 7, 2003, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100,St House <Rep Bergin>
  • April 13, 2004, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, SH 105-A

Votes

  • April 22, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref. to Exec Depts & Admin
  • March 10, 2003: Hearing Mar 10 10:00 RM100, St House
  • March 17, 2003: Subcom Work Session Mar 17 9:00 RM100, St House <Rep Fitzgerald>
  • March 18, 2003: Retained in Committee
  • June 19, 2003: Subcom Work Session June 19 9:30 Rm100,St House <Rep Bergin> (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
  • September 17, 2003: Subcom Work Session Sept 17 9:30 Rm100,St House <Rep Bergin>
  • September 24, 2003: Subcom Work Session Sept 24 9:30 Rm100,St House <Rep Bergin>
  • October 7, 2003: Subcom Work Session Oct 7 1:30 RM100,St House <Rep Bergin>
  • October 28, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 7, 2004 Session (vote 17-1;CC)
  • October 28, 2003: Prop Comm Am{2400}(New Title)
  • January 7, 2004: Passed with Am
  • March 17, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • April 13, 2004: Hearing; April 13, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 3:00 p.m.; SC14
  • April 14, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/22/04]; SC16
  • April 22, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 22, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 22, 2004: Enrolled
  • April 22, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 3, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 5/03/2004 Eff: 5/03/2004 Chap: 0044

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