SB 472 (2004): relative to updating the terminology in statutes affecting children with special health care needs.

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SB 472 (2004)

relative to updating the terminology in statutes affecting children with special health care needs.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 21

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 January 20, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 12, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 12, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 2, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 17, 2004 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on March 18, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 5, 2004, making it Chapter 21 of the session laws. It took effect on June 4, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2004, 4:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, LOB 305-307
  • March 2, 2004, 10:00 AM: hearing, RM205,LOB

Votes

  • February 12, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Public Institutions, Health & Human Services
  • January 20, 2004: Hearing: January 20, 2004, Room 305-307, LOB 4:00 p.m.; SC3
  • February 5, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/12/04]; SC6
  • February 5, 2004: 02/05/2004 Introduced and ref to Health HS&EA
  • February 12, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 12, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 2, 2004: Hearing Mar 2 10:00 RM205,LOB
  • March 10, 2004: Maj Report OTP for Mar 17 (vote 11-0;CC)
  • March 17, 2004: Passed (Cons Cal by nec 2/3VV)
  • March 17, 2004: Enrolled
  • March 18, 2004: Enrolled
  • April 5, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 04/05/2004 Eff: 06/04/2004 Chap: 0021

Laws It Would Change

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