HB 678-FN (2008): establishing a committee to study issues related to cochlear implants.

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HB 678-FN (2008)

establishing a committee to study issues related to cochlear implants.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 135

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 2007. The committee held work sessions on March 12, 2007 and March 13, 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 April 9, 2007, May 1, 2007, May 9, 2007, June 5, 2007, June 12, 2007, June 26, 2007, September 10, 2007, September 18, 2007, October 29, 2007, October 30, 2007 and November 1, 2007. The committee met in executive session on November 8, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–2 to recommend that the House pass it (amendment 2660h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2660h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 16, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 16, 2008 the House voted to pass it 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 (1181) was adopted on a voice vote on April 10, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On April 10, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 30, 2008 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1181 (Rep Rous)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 2008, making it Chapter 135 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 5, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • March 12, 2007, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • March 13, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • March 20, 2007, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • April 9, 2007, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • May 1, 2007, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 208
  • May 9, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • June 5, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • June 12, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • June 26, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • September 10, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • September 18, 2007, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 203
  • October 29, 2007, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • October 30, 2007, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • November 1, 2007, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • November 8, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • March 18, 2008, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100

Votes

  • January 16, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with AM #2660h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1181} — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2008, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1181 (Rep Rous) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Education
  • March 5, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/5/2007 10:00 AM LOB 207
  • March 12, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/12/2007 1:00 PM LOB 207
  • March 13, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/13/2007 9:00 AM LOB 207
  • March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/2007 9:00 AM LOB 207
  • March 20, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • April 9, 2007: Retained Bill - Full Committee Work Session: 4/9/2007 10:00 AM LOB 207
  • May 1, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/1/2007 1:00 PM LOB 208
  • May 1, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 5/1/2007 1:00 PM LOB 204
  • May 9, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/9/2007 10:00 AM LOB 207
  • June 5, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 6/5/2007 10:00 AM LOB 207
  • June 12, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 6/12/07 9:00 AM LOB 207
  • June 19, 2007: ==CANCELLED==Subcommittee Work Session: 6/19/07 10:00 AM LOB 207
  • June 26, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 6/26/07 10:00 AM LOB 207
  • September 10, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/10/07 9:00 AM LOB 207
  • September 18, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 9/18/07 2:00 PM LOB 203
  • October 29, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 10/29/07 10:30 AM LOB 207
  • October 30, 2007: Retained Bill - Full Committee Work Session: 10/30/07 10:00 AM LOB 207
  • November 1, 2007: Retained Bill-Continued Full Committee Work Session: 11/1/07 10:00 AM LOB 207
  • November 8, 2007: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 11/8/07 10:00 AM LOB 207 (& 11/13 if needed)
  • November 19, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #2660h(New Title) for Jan 16 (vote 13-2; RC)
  • November 19, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #2660h(New Title)
  • January 16, 2008: Amendment #2660h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • January 16, 2008: Ought to Pass with AM #2660h (New Title): MA VV
  • February 21, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • March 18, 2008: Hearing; March 18, 2008, Room 100, State House, 10:45 a.m.; SC10B
  • April 2, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1181} [04/10/08]; SC14, Pg.6
  • April 10, 2008: Committee Amendment{1181}, AA, VV
  • April 10, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1181}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 10, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 30, 2008: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1181 (Rep Rous): MA VV
  • May 8, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 6, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/06/2008; Effective 06/06/2008; Chapter 0135

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