SB 449 (2004): relative to fluoridation of municipally-owned public water systems.

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SB 449 (2004)

relative to fluoridation of municipally-owned public water systems.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 225

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0805). The committee's amendment (0805) was adopted on a voice vote on March 17, 2004, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0886), offered by Sen. Below, 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 Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 2004. The committee held work sessions on April 13, 2004, April 20, 2004 and April 28, 2004. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes, by a vote of 9–3. The committee's amendment (1333) was adopted on a voice vote on May 6, 2004, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1440), offered by Rep Patten, was adopted on a voice vote on May 6, 2004, changing the text of the bill. The committee minority's amendment (1445) was rejected on a division vote 97–238 on May 6, 2004. On May 6, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 6, 2004 the Senate adopted “Senator Johnson Nonconcur with House Am Requests Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. On May 13, 2004 the House adopted “House Acceded to req for Conf Comm” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 18, 2004 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 25, 2004 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report Adopted” on a voice vote. On May 25, 2004 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 25, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 11, 2004, making it Chapter 225 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2004, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104
  • March 31, 2004, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • April 13, 2004, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • April 20, 2004, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM308,LOB
  • April 28, 2004, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • May 18, 2004, 11:40 AM: committee of conference, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 17, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2004, House: Adopt Amendment — yeas 97, nays 238, failed
  • May 6, 2004, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2004, Senate: Senator Johnson Nonconcur with House Am Requests Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 2004, House: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2004, House: Conf Comm Report Adopted — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2004, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Environment
  • February 4, 2004: Hearing; February 4, 2004, Room 104, LOB, 11:15 a.m.; SC3
  • March 12, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0805} [03/17/04]; SC11, Pg.17-18
  • March 17, 2004: Committee Amendment{0805}, AA, VV
  • March 17, 2004: Sen. Below Floor Amendment{0886}, AA, VV
  • March 17, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0805},{0886}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 17, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 18, 2004: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
  • March 31, 2004: Hearing Mar 31 11:00 RM301,LOB
  • April 13, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 13 1:00 RM301,LOB
  • April 20, 2004: Full Committee Work Session Apr 20 10:00 RM308,LOB
  • April 28, 2004: Full Committee Work Session Apr 28 11:00 RM301,LOB
  • April 28, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 6 (vote 9-3;Reg)
  • April 28, 2004: Min Report OTP/AM
  • April 28, 2004: Prop Maj Am{1333}
  • April 28, 2004: Prop Min Am{1445}
  • April 28, 2004: Reps Patten et al Prop Fl Am{1440}
  • May 6, 2004: Maj Am{1333}, AA VV; Rep Patten Fl Am{1440}, AA VV; Min Am{1445}, AL DIV(97-238); Passed with Am VV
  • May 6, 2004: Senator Johnson Nonconcur with House Am Requests Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • May 6, 2004: President Appoints; Senators Prescott, Johnson, D'Allesandro
  • May 13, 2004: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm, Rep Patten MA VV
  • May 13, 2004: (Speaker appts Reps: Brundige, Gillick, Dowd & Osborne)
  • May 18, 2004: Committee of Conference Meeting; May 18, 2004, Room 102, LOB, 11:40 a.m
  • May 19, 2004: Conf Comm Report (House Am + New Am{1627}) Filed
  • May 25, 2004: Rep P Harrington moved Lay on the Table, ML DIV(60-269); Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
  • May 25, 2004: Conference Committee Report{1627}, Adopted, VV
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled <6/4/04>
  • June 11, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 06/11/04; Eff. 07/01/04; Chapter 0225

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