HB 247 (2005): extending the law regarding receivership of care facilities for a certain length of time.

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HB 247 (2005)

extending the law regarding receivership of care facilities for a certain length of time.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 54

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 2005. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 19–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 9, 2005 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 31, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 5, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 5, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 23, 2005, making it Chapter 54 of the session laws. It took effect on May 23, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 2005, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RMs205-207,LOB
  • April 19, 2005, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101

Votes

  • May 5, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2005: Introduced and ref to Health HS&EA
  • January 27, 2005: Hearing Jan 27 11:30 RMs205-207,LOB
  • February 2, 2005: Maj Report OTP for Feb 9 (vote 19-0;CC)
  • February 9, 2005: Passed
  • March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • April 19, 2005: Hearing; April 19, 2005, Room 101, LOB, 11:00 a.m.; SC15
  • April 28, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/05/05]; SC18
  • May 5, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 5, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 11, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 12, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 23, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 5/23/2005 Eff: 5/23/2005 Chap: 0054

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