HB 1710-FN-A (2006): AN ACT making an appropriation to the department of health and human services for home care providers.

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HB 1710-FN-A (2006)

AN ACT making an appropriation to the department of health and human services for home care providers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Finance
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid
  • Chapter law: 264

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1236h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1236h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 22, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On March 22, 2006 the House adopted “Flr AM” on a voice vote. On March 22, 2006 the House adopted “Flr AM”. On March 22, 2006 the House adopted “OTP/AM'S” on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 22, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2048). The committee's amendment (2048) was adopted on a roll call 17–6 on May 3, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On May 3, 2006 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (2048) was adopted on a roll call 16–7 on May 3, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On May 3, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes 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 reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On May 11, 2006 the Senate adopted “Sen. Morse Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 17, 2006 and May 19, 2006 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 24, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 24, 2006 the House adopted “Conf Comm Rprt” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 2006, making it Chapter 264 of the session laws. It took effect on June 9, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2006, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Finance, RM 210-211 LOB
  • April 19, 2006, 11:20 AM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 100
  • May 17, 2006, 3:00 PM: committee of conference, RM209/LOB
  • May 19, 2006, 11:00 AM: committee of conference, RM209/LOB

Votes

  • March 22, 2006, House: Flr AM — voice vote, passed
  • March 22, 2006, House: REP O'NEIL: FLOOR AMENDMENT {1512} — yeas 148, nays 142, passed
  • March 22, 2006, House: OTP/AM'S — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 2006, Senate: Committee Amedment (2048s) Sen. Fuller Clark/Sen. Larsen — yeas 17, nays 6, passed
  • May 3, 2006, Senate: Reconsideration — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 2006, Senate: Committee Amendment (2048s) Sen. Fuller Clark/Sen. Larsen — yeas 16, nays 7, passed
  • May 3, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2006, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2006, Senate: Sen. Morse Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • May 24, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 24, 2006, House: Conf Comm Rprt — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Finance
  • January 10, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 10 2:00 RM 210-211 LOB
  • February 24, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {1236h} for March 22 (vote 21-0; RC)
  • March 22, 2006: Comm AM {1236h}, AA, VV
  • March 22, 2006: Flr AM {1493h}, AA, VV
  • March 22, 2006: Flr AM {1512h}, AA, RC (147-142)
  • March 22, 2006: OTP/AM'S, MA, VV
  • March 22, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Finance
  • April 19, 2006: Hearing; April 19, 2006, Room 100, State House, 11:20 a.m.; SC13
  • April 27, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{2048}(New Title) [05/03/06]; SC17-A, Pg.22
  • May 3, 2006: Committee Amendment{2048}(New Title) RC 17Y- 6N, AA
  • May 3, 2006: Sen. Clegg Moved Reconsideration, MA, VV
  • May 3, 2006: Committee Amendment{2048}(New Title) RC 16Y-7N, AA
  • May 3, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{2048}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 3, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 11, 2006: House NON-Concurs with Senate AM, Request Comm of Conf, Rep. King, MA, VV
  • May 11, 2006: Speaker Appts, Reps. Hager, Wendelboe, Nordgren and MacKay
  • May 11, 2006: Sen. Morse Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • May 11, 2006: President Appoints; Senators Morse, Gatsas, D'Allesandro
  • May 17, 2006: Committee of Conference Meeting May 17 3:00 RM209/LOB
  • May 19, 2006: Committee of Conference Meeting May 19 11:00 RM209/LOB
  • May 19, 2006: **RECESSED** Committee of Conference Meeting May 19 1:30 RM209/LOB
  • May 22, 2006: Conference Committee Report; Senate Amendment {2368}, Filed
  • May 24, 2006: Conference Committee Report{2368}; Senate Amendment, Adopted, VV
  • May 24, 2006: Conf Comm Rprt Adopted, VV
  • June 5, 2006: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2006: Enrolled; [05/24/06]
  • June 9, 2006: Signed by the Governor, 6/9/06; Eff. 6/9/06, Chapter 0264

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