HB 1191 (2006): making technical corrections to the chapter governing vital records.

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HB 1191 (2006)

making technical corrections to the chapter governing vital records.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 141

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0424h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 16, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 22, 2006, making it Chapter 141 of the session laws. It took effect on July 21, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 2006, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM 306 LOB
  • April 19, 2006, 9:20 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, SH 103

Votes

  • February 15, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Executive Departments & Administration
  • January 25, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 25 1:00 RM 306 LOB
  • January 27, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {0424h} for Feb 15 (vote 17-0; CC)
  • February 15, 2006: Passed with AM {0424h}, MA, VV
  • February 16, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • March 29, 2006: Hearing; === CANCELLED === March 29, 2006, Room 103, State House, 11:00 a.m.; SC11
  • April 19, 2006: Hearing; April 19, 2006, Room 103, State House, 11:00 a.m
  • April 19, 2006: Hearing; April 19, 2006, Room 103, State House, 10:50 a.m
  • April 19, 2006: Hearing; April 19, 2006, Room 103, State House, 9:20 a.m
  • April 19, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/04/06]; SC16
  • May 4, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 4, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 11, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 22, 2006: Signed by Governor, 5/22/06, Eff. date 7/21/06, Chapter 0141

Laws It Would Change

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