HB 563 (2008): relative to obtaining certificates of stillbirth for stillborn children.

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HB 563 (2008)

relative to obtaining certificates of stillbirth for stillborn children.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 239

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 March 15, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 28, 2007 the House adopted “Recommit (Rep Rosenwald)” on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on April 4, 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 25, 2007, October 30, 2007 and November 13, 2007. The committee met in executive session on November 13, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2633h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2633h) 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 Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 12, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1751) 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 #1751 NT (Rep Rosenwald)” on a voice vote. 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 24, 2008, making it Chapter 239 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 15, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 20, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 4, 2007, 8:30 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • June 25, 2007, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • October 30, 2007, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • November 13, 2007, 9:15 AM: subcommittee work 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
  • March 12, 2008, 1:50 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103

Votes

  • March 28, 2007, House: Recommit (Rep Rosenwald) — voice vote, passed
  • January 2, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2633h — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1751}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1751 NT (Rep Rosenwald) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • March 15, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/15/2007 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/07 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • March 20, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0895h}NT for March 27 (vote 16-1; RC)
  • March 20, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0895h (New Title)
  • March 28, 2007: Recommit (Rep Rosenwald): MA VV
  • April 4, 2007: Executive Session: 4/4/07 8:30 AM LOB 205
  • April 5, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • June 25, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 6/25/07 1:00 PM LOB 205
  • October 30, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/30/07 11:00 AM LOB 205
  • November 13, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 11/13/07 9:15 AM LOB 205
  • November 13, 2007: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 11/13/07 9:30 AM LOB 205
  • November 14, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2633h for Jan 2 (vote 20-0; CC)
  • November 14, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #2633h
  • January 2, 2008: Amendment #2633h Adopted, VV
  • January 2, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2633h: MA VV
  • February 21, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 12, 2008: Hearing; March 12, 2008, Room 103, State House, 1:50 p.m.; SC10
  • May 8, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1751}(New Title) [05/15/08]; SC19, Pg.26
  • May 15, 2008: Committee Amendment{1751}(New Title), AA, VV
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1751}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1751 NT (Rep Rosenwald): MA VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 24, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/24/2008; Effective 08/23/2008; Chapter 0239

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