HB 1136 (2008): relative to automated external defibrillators.

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HB 1136 (2008)

relative to automated external defibrillators.

  • 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: 207

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2008. The committee held a work session on January 17, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 22, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 08). The committee's amendment (08-0154h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 30, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 30, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 6, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 15, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 16, 2008, making it Chapter 207 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2008, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • January 17, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 208
  • January 22, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • May 6, 2008, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100

Votes

  • January 30, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #08-0154h — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • January 10, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/10/2008 1:15 PM LOB 205
  • January 15, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 1/15/08 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • January 17, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/17/2008 9:00 AM LOB 208
  • January 22, 2008: Executive Session: 1/22/08 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • January 22, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #08-0154h for 1/30 CC (vote 17-0)
  • January 22, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment: #08-0154h
  • January 30, 2008: Amendment #08-0154h Adopted, VV
  • January 30, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #08-0154h: MA VV
  • March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • May 6, 2008: Hearing; May 6, 2008, Room 100, State House, 10:30 a.m
  • May 6, 2008: Hearing; May 6, 2008, Room 103, State House, 10:30 a.m.; SC18
  • May 6, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/15/08]; SC19
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 16, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/16/2008; Effective 08/15/2008; Chapter 0207

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