SB 153 (2007): establishing a commission to study changing statutory references to “mental retardation.”

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SB 153 (2007)

establishing a commission to study changing statutory references to “mental retardation.”

  • 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: 261

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 6, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0896) was adopted on a voice vote on March 29, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 29, 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 April 5, 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 a work session on May 1, 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 pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1397h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 31, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On May 31, 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{1397}(New Title)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 20, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 28, 2007, making it Chapter 261 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2007, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 103
  • April 24, 2007, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • May 1, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • May 15, 2007, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205

Votes

  • March 29, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0896} — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1397h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2007, Senate: Sen. Estabrook Concurs with House Amendment{1397}(New Title) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • February 6, 2007: Hearing; February 6, 2007, Room 103, State House, 10:15 a.m.; SC6
  • March 22, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0896} [03/29/07]; SC13, Pg.9
  • March 29, 2007: Committee Amendment{0896}, AA, VV
  • March 29, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0896}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 29, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 5, 2007: Introduced and ref to Health, Human Svcs & Elderly Affairs
  • April 24, 2007: Public Hearing: 4/24/2007 11:00 AM LOB 205
  • May 1, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/1/2007 9:00 AM LOB 205
  • May 15, 2007: Executive Session: 5/15/07 11:00 AM LOB 205
  • May 15, 2007: Committee Rept: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1397h}NT for May 31(vote 16-0;CC)
  • May 15, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #1397h (New Title)
  • May 31, 2007: Amendment {1397h} Adopted, VV (New Title)
  • May 31, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1397h (New Title): MA VV
  • June 13, 2007: Sen. Estabrook Concurs with House Amendment{1397}(New Title); MA, VV
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 28, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/28/07; Eff. Date 06/28/07, Chapter 0261

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