HB 83 (2005): relative to the distribution of brochures on family planning services, fetal alcohol syndrome, and human immunodeficiency virus.

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HB 83 (2005)

relative to the distribution of brochures on family planning services, fetal alcohol syndrome, and human immunodeficiency virus.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 261

The Story

It was introduced on December 1, 2004 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2005. 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 14–4. On February 23, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1166). The committee's amendment (1166) was adopted on a voice vote on April 21, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On April 21, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 21, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 4, 2005 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On June 2, 2005 the Senate adopted “Sen. Roberge Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 14, 2005 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 29, 2005 the Senate adopted “Committee of Conference Report” on a voice vote. On June 29, 2005 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. 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 22, 2005, making it Chapter 261 of the session laws. It took effect on September 20, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • April 6, 2005, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, SH 100
  • June 14, 2005, 12:00 PM: committee of conference, RM301,LOB

Votes

  • February 23, 2005, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2005, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • June 2, 2005, Senate: Sen. Roberge Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 2005, Senate: Committee of Conference Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 2005, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • December 1, 2004: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
  • January 19, 2005: Hearing Jan 19 10:00 RM301,LOB
  • February 2, 2005: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 23 (vote 14-4;Reg)
  • February 2, 2005: Min Report OTP/AM
  • February 2, 2005: Comm Maj Am{0152}
  • February 2, 2005: Comm Min Am{0338}(New Title)
  • February 23, 2005: Comm Maj Am{0152}, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
  • March 24, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • April 6, 2005: Hearing; April 6, 2005, Room 100, SH, 10:45 a.m.; SC14
  • April 15, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1166}, (New Title) [04/21/05]; SC16, Pg.5-6
  • April 21, 2005: Committee Amendment(1166}, (New Title), AA, VV
  • April 21, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1166}, (New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 21, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 4, 2005: House Nonconc req Conf Comm, Rep Patten MA VV
  • May 4, 2005: (Speaker appts Reps: Stohl, Dowd, Brundige & N Johnson)
  • June 2, 2005: Sen. Roberge Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • June 2, 2005: President Appoints; Senators Roberge, Barnes, Burling
  • June 14, 2005: Conf Comm Meeting June 14 noon RM301,LOB
  • June 22, 2005: Committee of Conference Report; Senate Am {1928}, Filed
  • June 29, 2005: Committee of Conference Report {1928}, Adopted, VV
  • June 29, 2005: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • July 22, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 7/22/2005 Eff: 9/20/2005 Chap: 0261

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