HB 542 (2007): establishing a study committee to study the approval process of nursing education programs and allowing registered nurses to pronounce an anticipated death in an assisted living residence.

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HB 542 (2007)

establishing a study committee to study the approval process of nursing education programs and allowing registered nurses to pronounce an anticipated death in an assisted living residence.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 90

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 met in executive session on March 14, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 21, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 29, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1420) was adopted on a voice vote on May 10, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On May 10, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 16, 2007 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1420s (New Title), Rep Rosenwald” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 31, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 12, 2007, making it Chapter 90 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 22, 2007, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 14, 2007, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 17, 2007, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 103

Votes

  • March 21, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1420}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 16, 2007, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1420s (New Title), 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 1:15 PM LOB 205
  • March 14, 2007: Executive Session: 3/14/2007 11:00 AM LOB 205
  • March 14, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for March 21 (vote 18-0; CC)
  • March 21, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 29, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • April 17, 2007: Hearing; April 17, 2007, Room 103, State House, 11:00 a.m.; SC15
  • May 2, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1420}(New Title) [05/10/07]; SC19, Pg.12
  • May 10, 2007: Committee Amendment{1420}(New Title), AA, VV
  • May 10, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1420}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 10, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 16, 2007: House Concurs with Senate AM #1420s (New Title), Rep Rosenwald, MA VV
  • May 31, 2007: Enrolled
  • May 31, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 12, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/11/07; Eff. Date 06/11/07; Chapter 0090

Laws It Would Change

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