HB 1395-FN (2008): establishing the AIDS drug assistance program fund and relative to the membership of the health services planning and review board.

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HB 1395-FN (2008)

establishing the AIDS drug assistance program fund and relative to the membership of the health services planning and review board.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 155

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 3, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 15, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House pass it with changes. A floor amendment (08-0053h) 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. On January 30, 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 18–1 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 Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (1494), offered by Sen. Estabrook, was adopted on a voice vote on April 24, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On April 24, 2008 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 May 8, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 14, 2008 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1494 NT (Rep Rosenwald)” on a voice vote. 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 6, 2008, making it Chapter 155 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 3, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • January 15, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • February 19, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Finance, LOB 209
  • March 4, 2008, 1:03 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • March 10, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 15, 2008, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100

Votes

  • January 30, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #08-0053h — voice vote, passed
  • March 18, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 24, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1494}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1494 NT (Rep Rosenwald) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • January 3, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/3/2008 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • January 15, 2008: Executive Session: 1/15/08 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • January 15, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment for 1/30 CC (vote: 18-0)
  • January 15, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment: #08-0053h
  • January 30, 2008: Amendment #08-0053h Adopted, VV
  • January 30, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #08-0053h: MA VV
  • January 30, 2008: Referred to Finance
  • February 19, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/19/2008 10:00 AM LOB 209
  • March 4, 2008: Division III Work Session: 3/4/2008 1:03 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 18-1)
  • March 18, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • April 15, 2008: Hearing; April 15, 2008, Room 100, State House, 10:45 a.m.; SC15
  • April 16, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/24/08]; SC16
  • April 24, 2008: Sen. Estabrook Floor Amendment{1494}(New Title), AA, VV
  • April 24, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1494}(New Title), MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • April 30, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/08/08]; SC18
  • May 8, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 8, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 14, 2008: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1494 NT (Rep Rosenwald): MA VV
  • May 15, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 6, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/06/2008; Effective 06/06/2008; Chapter 0155

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