HB 1338 (2008): establishing an arboviral illness task force and relative to mosquito control and abatement.

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HB 1338 (2008)

establishing an arboviral illness task force and relative to mosquito control and abatement.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 73

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 3, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 17, 2008, January 22, 2008 and January 29, 2008. The committee recommended that the House pass it with changes. A floor amendment (0356h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 6, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On February 6, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 6, 2008 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2008. The committee held a work session on March 4, 2008. The committee met in executive session on March 10, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On March 18, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 24, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 21, 2008, making it Chapter 73 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 3, 2008, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • January 17, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • January 22, 2008, 12:00 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • January 29, 2008, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • February 19, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Finance, LOB 209
  • March 4, 2008, 1:02 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • March 10, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 15, 2008, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 6, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0356h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • March 18, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 24, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • January 3, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/3/2008 10:30 AM LOB 301
  • January 10, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 1/10/08 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • January 17, 2008: Executive Session: 1/17/08 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • January 22, 2008: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 1/22/2008 12:00 PM LOB 301
  • January 22, 2008: Continued Executive Session: 1/22/08 12:00 PM LOB 301
  • January 29, 2008: Continued Executive Session: 1/29/08 10:30 AM LOB 301
  • January 31, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment for Feb 6 (Vote: 14-0, CC)
  • January 31, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0356h (New Title)
  • February 6, 2008: Amendment #0356h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • February 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0356h (New Title): MA VV
  • February 6, 2008: Referred to Finance
  • February 19, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/19/2008 11:00 AM LOB 209
  • March 4, 2008: Division III Work Session: 3/4/2008 1:02 PM LOB 209
  • March 6, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Division III Work Session: 3/6/2008 9:30 AM LOB 209
  • March 10, 2008: Executive Session: 3/10/2008 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • March 12, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 18 CC (vote 20-0)
  • March 18, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • April 15, 2008: Hearing; April 15, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC14
  • April 21, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/24/08]
  • April 24, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 24, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 30, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 1, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 21, 2008: Signed by the Governor on 05/21/2008; Effective 07/20/2008; Chapter 0073

Laws It Would Change

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