SB 129-FN (2007): requiring interpretation services upon request for persons receiving medical treatment.
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SB 129-FN (2007)
requiring interpretation services upon request for persons receiving medical treatment.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- Senate committee: Health and Human Services
- Subject: Public and Mental Health
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0647) was adopted on a voice vote on March 22, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 22, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 28, 2007 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 24, 2007. The committee held work sessions on May 1, 2007 and May 2, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 15, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 31, 2007 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Patricia McMahon (D - Merr 3)
- Rep. Laurie Harding (D - Graf 11)
- Rep. Jean Jeudy (D - Hills 10)
- Rep. Hector Velez (D - Hills 12)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 20, 2007, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 103
- April 24, 2007, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- May 1, 2007, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- May 2, 2007: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- May 15, 2007, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
Votes
- March 22, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0647} — voice vote, passed
- May 31, 2007, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
- February 20, 2007: Hearing; February 20, 2007, Room 103, State House, 10:15 a.m.; SC8
- March 15, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0647} [03/22/07]; SC12, Pg.24-25
- March 22, 2007: Committee Amendment{0647}, AA, VV
- March 22, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0647}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 22, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- March 28, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
- April 24, 2007: Public Hearing: 4/24/2007 2:00 PM LOB 205
- May 1, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/1/2007 11:30 AM LOB 205
- May 2, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/2/2007 LOB 205 12:00 PM or following Session
- May 15, 2007: Executive Session: 5/15/07 11:00 AM LOB 205
- May 15, 2007: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for May 31 (vote 16-0; CC)
- May 31, 2007: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV