HB 491 (2007): establishing a public health improvement services council.

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HB 491 (2007)

establishing a public health improvement services council.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 250

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 22, 2007. The committee held work sessions on March 8, 2007, March 15, 2007 and March 20, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0887h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 27, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 27, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 12, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 22, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1808) was adopted on a voice vote on May 31, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On May 31, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 7, 2007 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1808s, Rep Rosenwald” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 14, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 28, 2007, making it Chapter 250 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 22, 2007, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 8, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 15, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 20, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 20, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • May 22, 2007, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 103

Votes

  • March 27, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0887h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1808} — voice vote, passed
  • June 7, 2007, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1808s, Rep Rosenwald — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • February 22, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/22/2007 10:30 AM LOB 205
  • March 8, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/8/2007 9:00 AM LOB 205
  • March 15, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/15/07 9:00 AM LOB 205
  • March 20, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/20/07 9:00 AM LOB 205
  • March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/07 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • March 20, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0887h}NT for March 27 (vote 18-0; CC)
  • March 20, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0887h (New Title)
  • March 27, 2007: Amendment {0887h} Adopted, VV (New Title)
  • March 27, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0887h (New Title): MA VV
  • April 12, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • May 22, 2007: Hearing; May 22, 2007, Room 103, State House, 10:30 a.m.; SC21
  • May 24, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1808}[05/31/07]; SC22, Pg.15
  • May 31, 2007: Committee Amendment{1808}, AA, VV
  • May 31, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1808}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 31, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 7, 2007: House Concurs with Senate AM #1808s, Rep Rosenwald, MA VV
  • June 13, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 28, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/28/07; Eff. Date 06/28/07; Chapter 0250

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