HB 690-FN (2006): relative to aid to the needy blind, undue hardship for public assistance, and eligibility for and recovery of public assistance.

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HB 690-FN (2006)

relative to aid to the needy blind, undue hardship for public assistance, and eligibility for and recovery of public assistance.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid
  • Chapter law: 278

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. On February 15, 2005 the House adopted “Susp Rules for Report Deadlines” on a voice vote. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 2005. The committee held work sessions on March 3, 2005, March 7, 2005, March 11, 2005 and 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 March 16, 2005, May 18, 2005, September 6, 2005, September 20, 2005 and September 27, 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, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a work session on January 25, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 23, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1653). The committee's amendment (1653) 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 and ordered it to a third reading. On April 13, 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 (2258) 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 (2258) 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 278 of the session laws. It took effect on June 15, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 2005, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • March 3, 2005, 10:00 AM: work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB <Rep. MacKay>
  • March 7, 2005, 1:00 PM: work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM207,LOB <Rep. MacKay>
  • March 11, 2005, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RMs201-203,LOB <Rep MacKay>
  • March 14, 2005, 1:00 PM: work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM207,LOB <Rep. MacKay>
  • March 16, 2005, 1:00 PM: work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB <Rep. MacKay>
  • May 18, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB <Rep MacKay>
  • September 6, 2005, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB <Rep MacKay>
  • September 20, 2005, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB (Rep MacKay)
  • September 27, 2005, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB <Rep Batula>
  • January 25, 2006, 2:00 PM: work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM210-211/LOB
  • March 23, 2006, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 100

Votes

  • February 15, 2005, House: Susp Rules for Report Deadlines — voice vote, passed
  • February 22, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 13, 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 Health HS&EA
  • February 15, 2005: Reps O'Neil & Craig Susp Rules for Report Deadlines, MA 2/3VV
  • February 16, 2005: Hearing Feb 16 1:00 RM205,LOB
  • February 24, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 1 10:00 RM205,LOB <Rep MacKay> //CANCELLED//
  • February 24, 2005: (Subcom: Reps MacKay, Rogers Johnson, C McMahon, Wendelboe, Sokol, Schulze & Donovan)
  • March 3, 2005: Subcommitee Work Session Mar 3 10:00 RM205,LOB <Rep. MacKay>
  • March 7, 2005: Subcommitee Work Session Mar 7 1:00 RM207,LOB <Rep. MacKay>
  • March 11, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 11 1:00 RMs201-203,LOB <Rep MacKay>
  • March 14, 2005: Subcommitee Work Session Mar 14 1:00 RM207,LOB <Rep. MacKay>
  • March 15, 2005: Retained in committee
  • March 16, 2005: Subcommitee Work Session Mar 16 1:00 RM205,LOB <Rep. MacKay>
  • May 18, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session May 18 10:00 RM205,LOB <Rep MacKay>
  • September 6, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Sep 6 1:00 RM205,LOB <Rep MacKay>
  • September 20, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Sept 20 9:00 RM205,LOB (Rep MacKay)
  • September 27, 2005: Ret Full Committee Work Session Sep 27 10:00 RM205,LOB <Rep Batula>
  • September 28, 2005: Comm Report for Jan 4, 2006: OTP/AM (vote 19-0; CC)
  • September 28, 2005: Proposed Comm AM {0002} (new title)
  • January 4, 2006: Passed with Amendment and ref to Finance
  • January 25, 2006: Public Hearing & Work Session Jan 25 2:00 RM210-211/LOB
  • February 15, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP for Feb 22 (vote 20-0; CC)
  • February 22, 2006: Passed, MA, VV by NEC. 2/3
  • February 23, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Finance
  • March 23, 2006: Hearing; March 23, 2006, Room 100, State House, 10:30 a.m.; SC11
  • April 5, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1653}(N T)[04/13/06]; SC14, Pg.17-18
  • April 13, 2006: Committee Amendment{1653}, AA, VV
  • April 13, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1653}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 13, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 11, 2006: House Concurs with Senate AM, Rep. Batula & King, MA, VV
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2258}(New Title), Adopted
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled Bill Amendment {2258} (New Title), Adopted VV
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • June 7, 2006: Enrolled [05/24/06]
  • June 15, 2006: Signed by the Governor, 6/15/06; Eff 6/15/06 Chapter 0278

Laws It Would Change

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