HB 1402-FN (2008): relative to community health centers.

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HB 1402-FN (2008)

relative to community health centers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 156

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 1, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 2008, making it Chapter 156 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2008, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • February 19, 2008, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • March 26, 2008, 1:20 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 1, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Commerce
  • February 5, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/5/2008 10:30 AM LOB 302
  • February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/2008 11:00 AM LOB 302 (Continued 2/21/08 11:00 AM LOB 302 if needed)
  • February 20, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 5 CC (vote 19-0)
  • March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 26, 2008: Hearing; March 26, 2008, Room 103, State House, 1:20 p.m.; SC12
  • April 23, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/01/08]; SC17
  • May 1, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 1, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 8, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 6, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/06/2008; Effective 08/05/2008; Chapter 0156

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