HB 1709-FN (2006): establishing an autism registry in the department of health and human services.

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HB 1709-FN (2006)

establishing an autism registry in the department of health and human 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: 106

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 31, 2006. The committee held work sessions on February 7, 2006 and February 9, 2006. The committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0892h). On February 22, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 23, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 20, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 20, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 3, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 9, 2006, making it Chapter 106 of the session laws. It took effect on August 7, 2006.

Hearings and Sessions

January 31, 2006, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM 205 LOB
February 7, 2006, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205/LOB
February 9, 2006, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205/LOB
April 11, 2006, 11:10 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101

Votes

February 22, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
April 20, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
January 31, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 31 1:30 RM 205 LOB
February 7, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 7 9:00 RM205/LOB
February 9, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 9 9:00 RM205/LOB
February 10, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {0892h} for Feb 22 (13-0; CC)
February 22, 2006: Passed with AM {0892h}, MA, VV by nec. 2/3
February 23, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
April 11, 2006: Hearing; April 11, 2006, Room 101, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC10
April 11, 2006: Hearing; April 11, 2006, Room 101, LOB, 11:15 a.m
April 11, 2006: Hearing; April 11, 2006, Room 101, LOB, 11:10 a.m.; SC13
April 12, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/20/06]; SC15
April 20, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
April 20, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
May 3, 2006: Enrolled
May 3, 2006: Enrolled
May 9, 2006: Signed by Governor, 5/9/06, Eff. date 8/7/06, Chapter 0106

Laws It Would Change

RSA 171-A