HB 265-FN-A (2008): relative to the waiting list for services to persons with developmental disabilities and acquired brain disorders and making an appropriation therefor.

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HB 265-FN-A (2008)

relative to the waiting list for services to persons with developmental disabilities and acquired brain disorders and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee met in executive session on November 13, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 16 by a vote of 11–8. On January 23, 2008 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on June 4, 2008 and September 24, 2008. The committee met in executive session on October 22, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009”, by a vote of 19 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 2007, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • February 20, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • November 13, 2007, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • June 4, 2008, 9:30 AM: full committee work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • September 24, 2008: work session, House Finance
  • October 22, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • January 23, 2008, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • February 16, 2007: ==DATE & TIME CHANGE==Public Hearing: 2/16/2007 2:00 PM LOB 205
  • February 20, 2007: Executive Session: 2/20/07 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • February 22, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • November 13, 2007: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 11/13/07 9:30 AM LOB 205
  • November 14, 2007: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 16 (vote 11-8; RC)
  • January 16, 2008: Special Ordered to Regular Calendar for 1/23: Without Objection
  • January 23, 2008: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
  • April 11, 2008: Referred to Finance for Interim Study
  • June 4, 2008: Interim Study - DIV III Full Committee Work Session: 6/4/2008 9:30 AM LOB 209
  • September 24, 2008: Interim Study DivIII Subcom Work Session: 9/24/2008 LOB 203 1:30 PM or Immediately Following Session
  • September 25, 2008: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/25/2008 1:00 PM LOB 209
  • September 25, 2008: ===CANCELLED=== Work Session: 9/25/2008 1:00 PM LOB 209
  • October 22, 2008: Interim Study Executive Session: 10/22/2008 1:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • October 22, 2008: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009 (Vote 19-0)

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