SB 441 (2004): relative to the operation of dental clinics by health care charitable trusts.

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SB 441 (2004)

relative to the operation of dental clinics by health care charitable trusts.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 163

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 2, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0789). The committee's amendment (0789) was rejected on a voice vote on March 17, 2004. A floor amendment (0874), offered by Sen. Martel, was adopted on a voice vote on March 17, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On March 17, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 17, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 18, 2004 and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2004. The committee held work sessions on April 14, 2004 and April 20, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 5, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Martel. The bill was enrolled on May 13, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 24, 2004, making it Chapter 163 of the session laws. It took effect on July 23, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 2, 2004, 3:20 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, SH 103
  • April 6, 2004, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • April 14, 2004, 1:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep Fraser>
  • April 20, 2004, 12:45 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep Fraser>

Votes

  • March 17, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2004, Senate: Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Public Institutions, Health & Human Services
  • March 2, 2004: Hearing; March 2, 2004, Room 103, SH, 3:20 p.m.; SC6
  • March 12, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0789},(New Title), [03/17/04]; SC11, Pg.16-17
  • March 17, 2004: Committee Amendment{0789},(New Title), AF, VV
  • March 17, 2004: Sen. Martel Floor Amendment{0874}, AA, VV
  • March 17, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0874}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 17, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 18, 2004: Introduced and ref to Commerce
  • April 6, 2004: Hearing Apr 6 10:00 RM302,LOB
  • April 14, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 14 1:15 RM302,LOB <Rep Fraser>
  • April 20, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 20 12:45 RM302,LOB <Rep Fraser>
  • April 26, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 5 (vote 11-0;CC)
  • April 26, 2004: Prop Comm Am{1243}
  • May 5, 2004: Passed with Am
  • May 6, 2004: Sen. Martel Moved to Concur with House Amendment, MA, VV:
  • May 6, 2004: Enrolled [05/06/04]
  • May 13, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 05/24/04 Eff. 07/23/04; Chapter 0163

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