SB 108-FN (2005): relative to newborn screening tests and fees for newborn screening tests.

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SB 108-FN (2005)

relative to newborn screening tests and fees for newborn screening tests.

  • 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: 285

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0445). The committee's amendment (0445) was adopted on a voice vote on March 10, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On March 10, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 24, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 24, 2005 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 April 5, 2005. The committee held a work session on April 7, 2005. 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 May 4, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 17, 2005. The committee voted 16–3 to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 1, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. On June 9, 2005 the Senate adopted “Senator Morse Non Concur with House Amendment{1465} Requests C of C” on a voice vote. On June 15, 2005 the House adopted “House Acceded to req for Conf Comm” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 20, 2005 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 29, 2005 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. On June 29, 2005 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee 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 — and an enrolled bill amendment (2131) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 22, 2005, making it Chapter 285 of the session laws. It took effect on September 20, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 2005, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • April 5, 2005, 12:30 PM: hearing, RM205,LOB
  • April 7, 2005, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM205,LOB
  • May 17, 2005, 10:30 AM: hearing, RM202,LOB
  • June 20, 2005, 1:30 PM: committee of conference, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 10, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 24, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 9, 2005, Senate: Senator Morse Non Concur with House Amendment{1465} Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • June 15, 2005, House: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 2005, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 2005, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • February 8, 2005: Hearing: February 8, 2005, Room 101, LOB, 10:30 a.m.; SC5
  • February 23, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0445}, [03/10/05]; SC9, Pg.10
  • March 10, 2005: Committee Amendment{0445}, AA, VV
  • March 10, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0445}, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • March 17, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [03/24/05]; SC12
  • March 23, 2005: 03/23/2005 Introduced and ref to Health HS&EA
  • March 24, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 24, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 29, 2005: Report due Early <w&m>
  • April 5, 2005: Hearing Apr 5 12:30 RM205,LOB
  • April 5, 2005: (Subcom: Reps C McMahon, Hogencamp & French)
  • April 7, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 7 9:00 RM205,LOB
  • April 7, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for May 4 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • April 7, 2005: Prop Comm Am{1053}
  • May 4, 2005: Passed with Am and ref to Ways & Means
  • May 17, 2005: W&M Hearing May 17 10:30 RM202,LOB
  • May 24, 2005: W&M Comm Report OTP/AM for June 1 (vote 16-3;CC)
  • May 24, 2005: W&M Prop Comm Am{1465}
  • June 1, 2005: Passed with Am
  • June 9, 2005: Senator Morse Non Concur with House Amendment{1465} Requests C of C, MA, VV
  • June 9, 2005: President Appoints; Senators Boyce, Roberge, Burling
  • June 15, 2005: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm, Rep MacKay MA VV
  • June 15, 2005: (Spkr appts: Reps MacKay, Hogancamp, French & Camm)
  • June 20, 2005: Conference Committee Meeting; June 20, 2005, Room 103, LOB, 1:30 p.m
  • June 22, 2005: Conf Comm Report (House Am) filed
  • June 29, 2005: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
  • June 29, 2005: Conference Committee Report{2018}, Adopted, VV
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2131}, Adopted
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled Am{2131}, Adopted
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • July 22, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 07/22/05; Eff. 09/20/05, Chapter 0285

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