SB 399-FN (2006): relative to the powers of state government in the event of a pandemic.

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SB 399-FN (2006)

relative to the powers of state government in the event of a pandemic.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health

The Story

It was introduced on February 2, 2006 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 15, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1018). The committee's amendment (1018) was adopted on a voice vote on February 23, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On February 23, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1344). The committee's amendment (1344) was adopted on a voice vote on March 16, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On March 16, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 16, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 23, 2006 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2006. The committee held work sessions on March 29, 2006, March 31, 2006 and April 4, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1618h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1618h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 12, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On April 12, 2006 the House adopted “Pass with AM”. The House referred the bill to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on April 18, 2006 and April 19, 2006. On April 19, 2006 the House adopted “Apr 27 deadline rprt bills in comm” on a voice vote. The committee voted 17–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1904h). On May 4, 2006 the House adopted “Special Ordered to End of Day, (” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (1904h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 4, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On May 4, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 11, 2006 the Senate adopted “Sen. Morse Non Concur with House Amendment” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 15, 2006, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, SH 103
  • March 28, 2006, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205/LOB
  • March 29, 2006, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205/LOB
  • March 31, 2006, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205/LOB
  • April 4, 2006, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205/Office/LOB

Votes

  • February 23, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 16, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2006, House: Apr 27 deadline rprt bills in comm — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2006, House: Special Ordered to End of Day, ( — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2006, Senate: Sen. Morse Non Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 2, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • February 15, 2006: Hearing; February 15, 2006, Room 103, State House, 10:30 a.m.; SC6
  • February 16, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1018}[02/23/06]; SC7, Pg.27-28
  • February 23, 2006: Committee Amendment{1018}, AA, VV
  • February 23, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1018}, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • March 13, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1344} [03/16/06]; SC10A, Pg.5
  • March 16, 2006: Committee Amendment{1344}, AA, VV
  • March 16, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1344}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 16, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 23, 2006: Introduced and ref to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs<fin>
  • March 28, 2006: Public Hearing March 28 10:00 RM205/LOB
  • March 29, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session March 29 1:00 RM205/LOB
  • March 30, 2006: ===CANCELLED===Subcommittee Work Session March 30 10:00 RM205/LOB
  • March 31, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session March 31 10:00 RM205/LOB
  • April 4, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session April 4 9:30 RM205/Office/LOB
  • April 5, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {1618h}(NT) April 12 (Vote 15-0; RC)
  • April 12, 2006: Comm AM {1618h}, AA, VV
  • April 12, 2006: Pass with AM {1618h}, MA, Div (261-48)
  • April 12, 2006: ref Finance
  • April 18, 2006: Division III Work Session April 18 *Immediately following Executive Session* RM209/LOB
  • April 19, 2006: Division III Work Session April 19 *Following Session* RM209/LOB
  • April 19, 2006: Reps. O'Neil & Craig move Susp of Rules, Apr 27 deadline rprt bills in comm, MA, VV
  • April 27, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {1904h} May 4 (Vote 17-2; Reg. Cal)
  • May 4, 2006: Special Ordered to End of Day, (Rep. Kurk) MA, VV
  • May 4, 2006: Comm AM {1904h}, AA, VV
  • May 4, 2006: Flr AM {2111h} (Rep. Kurk), AA, VV
  • May 4, 2006: Flr AM {2184h}, (Rep. Rosenwald), AA, VV
  • May 4, 2006: Passed with AM's {1904h,2111,2184h}, MA, VV
  • May 11, 2006: Sen. Morse Non Concur with House Amendment, MA, VV

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