HB 257 (2005): relative to emergency medical and trauma service protocols and quality assurance program.

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HB 257 (2005)

relative to emergency medical and trauma service protocols and quality assurance program.

  • 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: 231

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held public hearings on February 2, 2005 and February 8, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. On March 30, 2005 the House adopted “Susp Rules for Report & Action Deadlines” on a voice vote. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 13, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 14, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 10, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1611). The committee's amendment (1611) was adopted on a voice vote on June 2, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On June 2, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 2, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. On June 8, 2005 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 15, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1912) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 11, 2005, making it Chapter 231 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2005, 11:15 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • February 8, 2005, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • March 29, 2005, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM306,LOB
  • May 10, 2005, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 30, 2005, House: Susp Rules for Report & Action Deadlines — voice vote, passed
  • June 2, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 2005, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2005: Introduced and ref to Health HS&EA
  • February 2, 2005: Hearing Feb 2 11:15 RM205,LOB
  • February 8, 2005: Continued Hearing Feb 8 2:00 RM205,LOB
  • February 24, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Mar 9 (vote 17-0;CC)
  • February 24, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0226}
  • March 9, 2005: Passed with Am and ref to Exec Depts & Admin (Cons Cal by nec 2/3)
  • March 16, 2005: Exec Depts & Admin Hearing Mar 29 9:00 RM306,LOB
  • March 30, 2005: Reps O'Neil & Craig Susp Rules for Report & Action Deadlines, MA 2/3VV
  • March 30, 2005: ED&A Comm Report OTP/AM for Apr 13 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • March 31, 2005: Prop ED&A Comm Am{0951}
  • April 13, 2005: Passed with Am (Consent Cal by nec 2/3)
  • April 14, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • May 10, 2005: Hearing; May 10, 2005, Room 101, LOB, 10:30 a.m.; SC18
  • May 25, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1611} [06/02/05]; SC22, Pg.9
  • June 2, 2005: Committee Amendment{1611}, AA, VV
  • June 2, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1611}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 2, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 8, 2005: House Conc with Sen Am, Reps Batula & Bergin MA VV
  • June 9, 2005: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1912} Adopted
  • June 15, 2005: Enrolled Am{1912}, Adopted
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • July 11, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 7/11/2005 Eff: 1/1/2006 Chap: 0231

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