HB 1422 (2008): establishing a commission on the prevention of childhood obesity.

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HB 1422 (2008)

establishing a commission on the prevention of childhood obesity.

  • 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: 219

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 31, 2008. The committee held a work session on February 12, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0429h). The committee's amendment (0429h) 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 pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1850) was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 15, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 21, 2008 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1850 NT (Rep Rosenwald)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 4, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 16, 2008, making it Chapter 219 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • February 12, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • February 12, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 25, 2008, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0429h NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1850}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1850 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 31, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/31/2008 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • February 5, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 2/5/08 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • February 12, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/12/2008 9:00 AM LOB 205
  • February 12, 2008: Executive Session: 2/12/2008 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • February 13, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0429h NT for Mar 5 CC (vote 17-0)
  • February 13, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0429h (New Title)
  • March 5, 2008: Amendment #0429h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0429h 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, 10:45 a.m.; SC12
  • May 13, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1850}(New Title) [05/15/08]; SC19A, Pg.7-8
  • May 15, 2008: Committee Amendment{1850}(New Title), AA, VV
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1850}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2008: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1850 NT (Rep Rosenwald): MA VV
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 16, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/16/2008; Effective 06/16/2008; Chapter 0219

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