HB 385 (2006): establishing a commission to study certain issues related to health and human services.

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HB 385 (2006)

establishing a commission to study certain issues related to health and human services.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 188

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 2005. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on October 20, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 4, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on January 4, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 22, 2006 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On May 4, 2006 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (2189), offered by Sen. Martel, 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 May 30, 2006, making it Chapter 188 of the session laws. It took effect on May 30, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 2005, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • October 20, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Tholl>
  • March 15, 2006, 10:50 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, SH 103

Votes

  • March 22, 2006, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2006, Senate: Remove From Table — 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 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
  • February 10, 2005: ==CANCELLED==Hearing Feb 10 10:45 RM204,LOB
  • February 14, 2005: Rescheduled Hearing Feb 14 10:45 RM204,LOB
  • February 25, 2005: Retained in committee
  • June 17, 2005: (Ret Subcom: Reps Tholl, Villeneuve & Stevens)
  • October 20, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Oct 20 10:00 RM204,LOB <Rep Tholl>
  • October 28, 2005: Comm Report for Jan 4, 2006; OTP/AM (vote 15-0; CC)
  • October 28, 2005: Proposed Comm AM {0058} (New Title)
  • January 4, 2006: Passed with Amendment
  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • February 22, 2006: Hearing; === CANCELLED === February 22, 2006, Room 103, State House, 12:00 p.m.; SC2
  • March 9, 2006: Hearing; === Time Change === March 15, 2006, Room 103, State House, 10:50 a.m.; SC10
  • March 15, 2006: Hearing; March 15, 2006, Room 103, State House, 11:00 a.m.; SC6
  • March 15, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/22/06]; SC11
  • March 22, 2006: Ought to Pass [Not Voted On]
  • March 22, 2006: Sen. Barnes Moved Lay On Table, MA, VV
  • May 4, 2006: Sen. Martel Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • May 4, 2006: Sen. Martel Floor Amendment{2189}(New Title), AA, VV
  • May 4, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{2189}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 4, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 11, 2006: House Concurs with Senate AM, Rep. Welch, MA, VV
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 30, 2006: Signed by the Governor, 5/30/06; Eff. 5/30/06 Chapter 0188

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