HB 472 (2005): relative to the definition of recreational program.
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HB 472 (2005)
relative to the definition of recreational program.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Health and Human Services
- Subject: Children
- Chapter law: 156
The Story
It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 23, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. 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 with changes (amendment 1219). The committee's amendment (1219) was adopted on a voice vote on April 28, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On April 28, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 28, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 19, 2005 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (1426), offered by Sen. Johnson, was adopted on a voice vote on May 19, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On May 19, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 20, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. On June 1, 2005 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 9, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 21, 2005, making it Chapter 156 of the session laws. It took effect on August 20, 2005.
Sponsors
- Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 10)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 9, 2005, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM306,LOB
- April 19, 2005, 10:35 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
Votes
- April 28, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 19, 2005, Senate: Reconsideration — voice vote, passed
- May 19, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- June 1, 2005, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin
- February 9, 2005: Hearing Feb 9 11:00 RM306,LOB
- February 16, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Feb 23 (vote 16-0;CC)
- February 16, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0298}
- February 23, 2005: Passed with Am
- March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
- April 19, 2005: Hearing; April 19, 2005, Room 101, LOB, 10:35 a.m.; SC15
- April 21, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1219} [04/28/05]; SC17, Pg.6
- April 28, 2005: Committee Amendment{1219}, AA, VV
- April 28, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1219}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 28, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- May 19, 2005: Sen. Johnson Moved Reconsideration, MA, VV
- May 19, 2005: Sen. Johnson Floor Amendment{1426}, AA, VV
- May 19, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1426}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 20, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- June 1, 2005: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Dalrymple MA VV
- June 8, 2005: Enrolled
- June 9, 2005: Enrolled
- June 21, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 6/21/2005 Eff: 8/20/2005 Chap: 0156