HB 1696-FN (2006): relative to the cremation of human remains.

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HB 1696-FN (2006)

relative to the cremation of human remains.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 288

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 February 9, 2006. The committee held work sessions on February 16, 2006 and February 21, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1198h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 16, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1609). The committee's amendment (1609) was adopted on a voice vote on April 13, 2006, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1825), offered by Sen. Eaton, was adopted on a voice vote on April 13, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On April 13, 2006 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 May 3, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 3, 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. An enrolled bill amendment (2377) was adopted on May 24, 2006. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 24, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2377) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 7, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 15, 2006, making it Chapter 288 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 2006, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM306/LOB
  • February 16, 2006, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM306/LOB
  • February 21, 2006, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM306/LOB
  • March 29, 2006, 10:50 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, SH 103

Votes

  • March 7, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 13, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2006, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Executive Departments & Administration
  • January 31, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 31 11:00 RM 306 LOB
  • February 9, 2006: Public Hearing Feb 9 10:00 RM306/LOB
  • February 16, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 16 9:00 RM306/LOB
  • February 21, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 21 1:30 RM306/LOB
  • February 23, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {1198h} for March 7 (vote 14-0; CC)
  • March 7, 2006: Passed with AM {1198h}, MA, VV
  • March 16, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • March 29, 2006: Hearing; March 29, 2006, Room 103, State House, 10:50 a.m
  • April 5, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1609} [04/13/06]; SC14, Pg.21-29
  • April 13, 2006: Committee Amendment{1609}, AA, VV
  • April 13, 2006: Sen. Eaton Floor Amendment{1825}, AA, VV
  • April 13, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1609}{1825}, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • April 25, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/03/06]; SC17-A
  • May 3, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 3, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 11, 2006: House Concurs With Senate AM, Rep. Bergin, MA, VV
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2377}, Adopted
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled Bill Amendment {2377}, Adopted VV
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • June 7, 2006: Enrolled [05/24/06]
  • June 15, 2006: Signed by the Governor, 6/15/06; Eff 7/1/06 Chapter 0288

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