SB 226-FN (2007): relative to the temporary assistance to needy families (TANF) program.

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SB 226-FN (2007)

relative to the temporary assistance to needy families (TANF) program.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid
  • Chapter law: 349

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 8, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0591) 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, 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 roll call 14–10 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 2, 2007. The committee held work sessions on May 3, 2007 and 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 with changes, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 16–4. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1521h) was adopted on a division vote 189–92 on May 16, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On May 16, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 16, 2007 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on May 22, 2007 and May 23, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 29, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 16–9. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On June 6, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 232–116. On June 13, 2007 the Senate adopted “Sen. Estabrook Concur with House Amendment{1521}” on a roll call 15–9. 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 (2326) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 20, 2007, making it Chapter 349 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 8, 2007, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 103
  • May 2, 2007, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205-207
  • May 3, 2007, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • May 8, 2007, 9:00 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 29, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • March 22, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0591} — voice vote, passed
  • April 12, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Bragdon — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
  • May 16, 2007, House: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 189, nays 92, passed
  • May 16, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1521h — voice vote, passed
  • June 6, 2007, House: MAJORITY COMM REPORT: OTP — yeas 232, nays 116, passed
  • June 13, 2007, Senate: Motion to Concur Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Barnes — yeas 15, nays 9, passed

The Docket

  • February 8, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • March 8, 2007: Hearing; March 8, 2007, Room 103, State House, 10:45 a.m.; SC9
  • March 14, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {0591} [03/22/07]; SC12, Pg.42
  • March 22, 2007: Committee Amendment{0591}, AA, VV
  • March 22, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0591}, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • April 5, 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 RC 14Y-10N, MA; OT3rdg
  • April 12, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 2, 2007: Public Hearing: 5/2/2007 2:00 PM LOB 205-207
  • May 3, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/3/2007 1:00 PM LOB 205
  • May 8, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/8/2007 9:00 AM LOB 205
  • May 9, 2007: Executive Session: 5/9/07 9:00 AM LOB 205
  • May 9, 2007: Majority Comm Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1521h} for May 16(vote 16-4;RC)
  • May 9, 2007: Majority Committee Amendment: #1521h
  • May 9, 2007: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • May 16, 2007: Amendment {1521h} Adopted, DIV 189-92
  • May 16, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1521h: MA VV
  • 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 29, 2007: Executive Session: 5/29/07 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 30, 2007: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for June 6 (vote 16-9; RC)
  • May 30, 2007: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • June 6, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA RC 232-116
  • June 13, 2007: Sen. Estabrook Concur with House Amendment{1521}; RC 15Y-9N, MA
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2326} Adopted
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment {2326} Adopted
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled
  • July 20, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 07/16/07; Eff. Date 09/14/07, Chapter 0349

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