HB 1388 (2008): establishing a commission to study practices relative to medications prescribed to children in out-of-home placements.

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HB 1388 (2008)

establishing a commission to study practices relative to medications prescribed to children in out-of-home placements.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2008. The committee held work sessions on February 14, 2008 and February 20, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0749h). The committee's amendment (0749h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 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 March 25, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On April 10, 2008 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2008, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 14, 2008, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 20, 2008, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 21, 2008, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • March 25, 2008, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0749h NT — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 2008, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Children and Family Law
  • January 22, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/22/2008 2:00 PM LOB 206
  • February 14, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/14/2008 10:30 AM LOB 206
  • February 20, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/20/2008 10:30 AM LOB 206
  • February 21, 2008: Executive Session: 2/21/2008 10:30 AM LOB 206
  • February 21, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0749h NT for Mar 5 CC (vote 16-0)
  • February 21, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0749h (New Title)
  • March 5, 2008: Amendment #0749h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0749h NT: MA VV
  • March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • March 25, 2008: Hearing; March 25, 2008, Room 100, State House, 10:30 a.m.; SC12
  • April 1, 2008: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [04/10/08]; SC14
  • April 10, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV

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