SB 24 (2006): relative to disposition upon death of patient accounts in nursing homes.

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SB 24 (2006)

relative to disposition upon death of patient accounts in nursing homes.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2005-2006
House committee: Judiciary
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 180

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2005 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On March 10, 2005 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0255). The committee's amendment (0255) was adopted on a voice vote on January 18, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On January 18, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On January 18, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on February 22, 2006 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 2006. The committee held a work session on April 11, 2006. The committee voted 18–2 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on April 21, 2006. On April 26, 2006 the House adopted “Sustain Ruling of Chair: Result”. On April 26, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2197) was adopted on May 10, 2006. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2197) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 25, 2006, making it Chapter 180 of the session laws. It took effect on May 25, 2006.

Hearings and Sessions

January 25, 2005, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
March 30, 2006, 10:00 AM: public hearing, RM208/LOB
April 11, 2006, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, RM208/LOB

Votes

March 10, 2005, Senate: Rerefer to Committee — voice vote, passed
January 18, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
April 26, 2006, House: UPHOLD RULING OF THE CHAIR — yeas 274, nays 17, passed
April 26, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 5, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
January 25, 2005: Hearing; January 25, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 1:00 p.m.; SC3
February 18, 2005: Committee Report; Rereferred to Committee, [03/10/05]; SC9
March 10, 2005: Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV
January 10, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0255},[01/18/06]; SC2, Pg.5
January 18, 2006: Committee Amendment{0255}, AA, VV
January 18, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0255}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
January 18, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
February 22, 2006: Introduced and ref Judiciary HJ20, pg 1256
March 21, 2006: ===CANCELLED===Public Hearing March 21 10:00 RM208/LOB
March 30, 2006: Public Hearing March 30 10:00 RM208/LOB
April 11, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session April 11 9:30 RM208/LOB
April 20, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP April 26 (vote 18-2; CC)
April 21, 2006: Removed from Consent Cal. (Rep. Soltani)
April 26, 2006: Flr Am {1950h}, AL, VV
April 26, 2006: Sustain Ruling of Chair: Result VV, MA, RC(274-17)
April 26, 2006: Passed MA, VV
May 10, 2006: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2197}, Adopted
May 11, 2006: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2197}, Adopted
May 18, 2006: Enrolled [05/11/06]
May 23, 2006: Enrolled
May 25, 2006: Signed by the Governor on 05/25/06; Eff. date 05/25/06, Chapter 0180

Laws It Would Change

RSA 151-A:15