HB 1502-FN (2008): establishing a commission to develop alternatives to the disposal of medical sharps in household waste.

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HB 1502-FN (2008)

establishing a commission to develop alternatives to the disposal of medical sharps in household waste.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 259

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. On January 2, 2008 the bill was referred to the Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2008. The committee held a work session on February 12, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 and February 21, 2008. The committee voted 16–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0748h). The committee's amendment (0748h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 12, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes 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 8, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On May 1, 2008 the Senate failed “Referred Interim Study” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (1609), offered by Sen. Sgambati, was adopted on a voice vote on May 1, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 1, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 7, 2008 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs and Requests a Committee of Conference (Rep Phinizy)” on a voice vote. On May 21, 2008 the Senate adopted “Sen. Estabrook Accede to House Request for Conference Committee” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 27, 2008 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 26, 2008, making it Chapter 259 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • February 12, 2008, 3:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • February 19, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • February 21, 2008, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • April 8, 2008, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100
  • May 27, 2008, 9:15 AM: committee of conference, LOB 303

Votes

  • March 12, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0748h — voice vote, passed
  • May 1, 2008, Senate: Referred Interim Study — voice vote, failed
  • May 1, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1609}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 7, 2008, House: House Non-Concurs and Requests a Committee of Conference (Rep Phinizy) — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, Senate: Sen. Estabrook Accede to House Request for Conference Committee — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • January 2, 2008: Vacated from Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • January 2, 2008: Referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • January 15, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/15/2008 1:00 PM LOB 303
  • February 12, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/12/2008 3:30 PM LOB 303
  • February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/2008 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • February 21, 2008: Continued Executive Session: 2/21/2008 11:00 AM LOB 303
  • February 21, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0748h for Mar 12 Reg (vote 16-2)
  • February 21, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0748h
  • March 12, 2008: Amendment #0748h Adopted, VV
  • March 12, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0748h: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • April 8, 2008: Hearing; April 8, 2008, Room 100, State House, 10:15 a.m.; SC14
  • April 23, 2008: Committee Report; Referred to Interim Study [05/01/08]; SC17
  • May 1, 2008: Referred Interim Study, MF, VV
  • May 1, 2008: Sen. Sgambati Moved Ought to Pass
  • May 1, 2008: Sen. Sgambati Floor Amendment{1609}(New Title), AA, VV
  • May 1, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1609}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 1, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 7, 2008: House Non-Concurs and Requests a Committee of Conference (Rep Phinizy): MA VV
  • May 7, 2008: Speaker Appoints: Reps Beaulieu, Sad, Knox, and Dingman
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. Estabrook Accede to House Request for Conference Committee, MA, VV
  • May 21, 2008: President Appoints: Senators Sgambati, Fuller Clark and Gallus
  • May 27, 2008: Committee of Conference Meeting: 5/27/2008 9:15 AM LOB 303
  • May 30, 2008: Conference Committee Report; Senate Amendment + New Amendment{1976}, Filed
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report{1976}; Adopted, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report #1976 Adopted, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 26, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/26/2008; Effective 06/26/2008; Chapter 0259

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