HB 1427 (2006): relative to guiding principles for developmentally disabled services.
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HB 1427 (2006)
relative to guiding principles for developmentally disabled services.
- 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: 229
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2006. The committee held a work session on January 26, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0692h), 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 Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 25, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2038). The committee's amendment (2038) was adopted on a voice vote on May 4, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 11, 2006 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 24, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 1, 2006, making it Chapter 229 of the session laws. It took effect on July 31, 2006.
Sponsors
- Rep. Suzanne Butcher (D - Ches 3) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. James Garrity (R - Rock 6)
- Rep. Deborah Hogancamp (R - Ches 4)
- Sen. Richard Green (R - SD6)
- Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 24, 2006, 1:00 PM: public hearing, RM205/LOB
- January 26, 2006, 3:30 PM: subcommittee work session, RM205/LOB
- April 25, 2006, 10:40 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
Votes
- February 15, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 4, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 11, 2006, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2006: Introduced & ref: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- January 24, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 24 1:00 RM205/LOB
- January 26, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Jan 26 3:30 RM205/LOB
- February 3, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {0692h} for Feb 15 (vote 17-0; CC)
- February 15, 2006: Passed with AM {0692h}, MA, VV
- February 16, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
- April 4, 2006: Hearing; === CANCELLED === April 4, 2006, Room 101, LOB, 10:45 a.m.; SC11
- April 25, 2006: Hearing; April 25, 2006, Room 101, LOB, 10:40 a.m.; SC13
- April 25, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{2038} [05/04/06]; SC17, Pg.20
- May 4, 2006: Committee Amendment{2038}, AA, VV
- May 4, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{2038}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 4, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- May 11, 2006: House Concurs with Senate AM, Rep. Batula, MA, VV
- May 24, 2006: Enrolled
- May 24, 2006: Enrolled
- June 1, 2006: Signed by the Governor, 6/1/06; Eff. 7/31/06 Chapter 0229