SB 39 (2005): relative to disinterment of dead bodies.

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SB 39 (2005)

relative to disinterment of dead bodies.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 147

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 27, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On January 27, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on February 9, 2005 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 22, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 9, 2005. On March 9, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 26, 2005 the Senate adopted “Sen Johnson Concur with House Amendment” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 2, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 17, 2005, making it Chapter 147 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2005, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, SH 105-A
  • February 22, 2005, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB

Votes

  • January 27, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 9, 2005, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 26, 2005, Senate: Sen Johnson Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • January 19, 2005: Hearing; January 19, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 11:00 a.m.; SC3
  • January 20, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [01/27/05] ; SC4, Pg.2
  • January 27, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • January 27, 2005: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • February 9, 2005: Introduced and ref to Health HS&EA
  • February 22, 2005: Hearing Feb 22 1:00 RM205,LOB
  • February 24, 2005: Comm Report OTP for Mar 9 (vote 17-0;CC)
  • March 9, 2005: Removed from Consent Cal, req Rep Rochette
  • March 9, 2005: Rep MacKay Floor Am{0509<NNT>}, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
  • May 26, 2005: Sen Johnson Concur with House Amendment{0509}, MA, VV
  • June 1, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 2, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 17, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 06/17/05; Eff. 01/01/06, Chapter 0147

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