HB 649-FN-A-LOCAL (2006): establishing a commission to study the costs and funding of medicolegal investigations and autopsies.

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HB 649-FN-A-LOCAL (2006)

establishing a commission to study the costs and funding of medicolegal investigations and autopsies.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Finance
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 40

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 14, 2005. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on September 29, 2005, October 13, 2005, October 25, 2005, October 27, 2005, November 1, 2005 and November 8, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, 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 Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 15, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (1318), offered by Sen. Morse, was adopted on a voice vote on March 9, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On March 9, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 9, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. On April 5, 2006 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 13, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 18, 2006, making it Chapter 40 of the session laws. It took effect on April 18, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 14, 2005, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Finance, RMs210-211,LOB
  • September 29, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM212,LOB <Rep Wheeler>
  • October 13, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM212,LOB
  • October 25, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM212/LOB <Rep Wheeler>
  • October 27, 2005, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM212/LOB <Rep Wheeler>
  • November 1, 2005, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM212,LOB
  • November 8, 2005, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM212/LOB
  • February 15, 2006, 10:50 AM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 100

Votes

  • March 9, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 5, 2006, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Finance
  • March 7, 2005: Hearing Mar 7 11:00 RMs210-211,LOB
  • March 14, 2005: Rescheduled Hearing Mar 14 9:00 RMs210-211,LOB
  • March 23, 2005: Retained in committee
  • June 22, 2005: (Ret Fin Div I Subcommittee: Reps R Wheeler, M Blanchard, Franklin, Ingram, Weyler & Stone)
  • September 29, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Sept 29 10:00 RM212,LOB <Rep Wheeler>
  • October 13, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Oct 13 10:00 RM212,LOB
  • October 25, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Oct 25 10:00 RM212/LOB <Rep Wheeler>
  • October 27, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Oct 27 1:00 RM212/LOB <Rep Wheeler>
  • November 1, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Nov 1 11:00 RM212,LOB
  • November 8, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Nov 8 11:00 RM212/LOB
  • November 28, 2005: Comm Report for Jan 4, 2006; OTP/AM (vote 19-0; CC)
  • November 28, 2005: Proposed Comm AM {0169} (New Title)
  • January 4, 2006: Passed with Amendment{0169} (new title) MA VV
  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Finance
  • February 15, 2006: Hearing; February 15, 2006, Room 100, State House, 10:50 a.m.; SC4
  • February 27, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/09/06]; SC9
  • March 9, 2006: Sen. Morse Floor Amendment{1318}, AA, VV
  • March 9, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1318}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 9, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 5, 2006: House Concurred with Senate Amend, Rep. King, MA, VV
  • April 13, 2006: Enrolled
  • April 13, 2006: Enrolled
  • April 18, 2006: Signed by the Governor on 4/18/2006 Eff: 4/18/2006 Chap: 0040

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