HB 537 (2008): establishing a task force on homeless teenagers.

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HB 537 (2008)

establishing a task force on homeless teenagers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 273

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 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 held work sessions on June 28, 2007, August 14, 2007, August 28, 2007, September 11, 2007, September 27, 2007, October 18, 2007 and October 24, 2007. The committee met in executive session on November 1, 2007 and November 6, 2007. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2613h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2613h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 2, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 2, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 18, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1665) 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 #1665 (Rep Gile)” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2112) was adopted on June 4, 2008. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2112) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 19, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 27, 2008, making it Chapter 273 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 2007, 2:45 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • March 20, 2007, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • June 28, 2007, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • August 14, 2007, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • August 28, 2007, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • September 11, 2007, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • September 27, 2007, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 205
  • October 18, 2007, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • October 24, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • November 1, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • November 6, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • March 18, 2008, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100

Votes

  • January 2, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2613h — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1665} — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1665 (Rep Gile) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Children and Family Law
  • February 20, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/20/2007 2:45 PM LOB 206
  • March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/07 11:00 AM LOB 206
  • March 22, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • June 28, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 6/28/07 1:30 PM LOB 206
  • August 14, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 8/14/07 1:00 PM LOB 206
  • August 28, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 8/28/07 1:00 PM LOB 206
  • September 11, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/11/07 1:00 PM LOB 206
  • September 27, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/27/07 1:00 PM LOB 205
  • October 18, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/18/07 1:00 PM LOB 206
  • October 24, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/24/07 10:00 PM LOB 206
  • October 25, 2007: ==CANCELLED==Retained Bill-Executive Session: 10/25/07 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • November 1, 2007: ==Rescheduled==Retained Bill-Executive Session: 11/1/07 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • November 6, 2007: Retained Bill - Continued Executive Session: 11/6/07 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • November 6, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2613h for Jan 2 (vote 17-0; CC)
  • November 6, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #2613h
  • January 2, 2008: Amendment #2613h Adopted, VV
  • January 2, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2613h: MA VV
  • February 21, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • March 18, 2008: Hearing; March 18, 2008, Room 100, State House, 10:30 a.m.; SC10B
  • May 6, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1665} [05/15/08]; SC19, Pg.26
  • May 15, 2008: Committee Amendment{1665}, AA, VV
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1665}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1665 (Rep Gile): MA VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2112 Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2112}, Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 19, 2008: Enrolled [6/4/2008]
  • June 27, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/27/2008; Effective 06/27/2008; Chapter 0273

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