SB 138-FN-A (2007): relative to the waiting list for services to persons with developmental disabilities and acquired brain disorders.

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SB 138-FN-A (2007)

relative to the waiting list for services to persons with developmental disabilities and acquired brain disorders.

  • 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: 363

The Story

It was introduced on February 8, 2007 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 6, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0626) was adopted on a voice vote on March 22, 2007, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0937), offered by Sen. Gatsas, was rejected on a roll call 10–13 on March 22, 2007. A floor amendment (0912), offered by Sen. Estabrook, 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 on a roll call 23–0, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 12, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 1, 2007. The committee held a work session on May 8, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 9, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes, by a vote of 13–7. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1346h) was rejected on a roll call 142–162 on May 16, 2007. On May 16, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 300–5. On May 16, 2007 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on May 22, 2007, May 23, 2007 and May 24, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 29, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 22–3 to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1862h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 6, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On June 6, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 13, 2007 the Senate adopted “Sen. Estabrook Concurs with House Amendment{1862}(New Title)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 27, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2324) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 23, 2007, making it Chapter 363 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 6, 2007, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 103
  • May 1, 2007, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205-207
  • May 8, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • May 9, 2007, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • May 22, 2007, 1:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • May 23, 2007, 1:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • May 24, 2007, 10:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • May 29, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • March 22, 2007, Senate: Floor Amendment (0937s) Sen. Barnes/Sen. Bragdon — yeas 10, nays 13, failed
  • March 22, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment Sen. Hassan/Sen. D'allesandro — yeas 23, nays 0, passed
  • April 12, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 16, 2007, House: MINORITY COMM AM #1346H (REP C. MCMAHON) — yeas 142, nays 162, failed
  • May 16, 2007, House: MAJORITY COMM REPORT: OTP — yeas 300, nays 5, passed
  • June 6, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1862h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2007, Senate: Sen. Estabrook Concurs with House Amendment{1862}(New Title) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 8, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • March 6, 2007: Hearing; March 6, 2007, Room 103, State House, 11:00 a.m
  • March 6, 2007: Hearing; March 6, 2007, Room 100, State House, 11:00 a.m.; SC9
  • March 15, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0626} [03/22/07]; SC12, Pg.25-28
  • March 22, 2007: Committee Amendment{0626}, AA, VV
  • March 22, 2007: Sen. Gatsas Floor Amendment{0937} RC 10Y-13N, AF
  • March 22, 2007: Sen. Estabrook Floor Amendment{0912}, AA, VV
  • March 22, 2007: Ought to Pass with Ams{0626}{0912} RC 23Y-0N, MA; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • April 4, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/12/07]; SC15
  • April 11, 2007: Introduced and ref to Health, Human Svcs & Elderly Affairs (4/11/07)
  • April 12, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 12, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 1, 2007: Public Hearing: 5/1/2007 2:00 PM LOB 205-207
  • May 8, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/8/2007 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • May 9, 2007: Executive Session: 5/9/07 9:00 AM LOB 205
  • May 9, 2007: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 16 (vote 13-7; RC)
  • May 9, 2007: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1346h}
  • May 9, 2007: Proposed Minority Committee Amendment: #1346h
  • May 16, 2007: Minority Committee AM {1346h}: AF RC 142-162
  • May 16, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA RC 300-5
  • May 16, 2007: Referred to Finance
  • May 22, 2007: Division III Work Session: 5/22/2007 1:00 PM LOB 209
  • May 23, 2007: Division III Work Session: 5/23/2007 1:00 PM LOB 209
  • May 24, 2007: Division III Work Session: 5/24/2007 10:00 AM LOB 209
  • May 29, 2007: Executive Session: 5/29/07 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 30, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1862h}NT for June 6 (vote 22-3; RC)
  • May 30, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #1862h (New Title)
  • June 6, 2007: Amendment {1862h} Adopted, VV (New Title)
  • June 6, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1862h (New Title): MA VV
  • June 13, 2007: Sen. Estabrook Concurs with House Amendment{1862}(New Title); MA, VV
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2324} Adopted
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment {2324} Adopted
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled
  • July 23, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 07/17/07; Eff. Date 07/01/07, Chapter 0363

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