SB 102-FN (2008): relative to the powers of state government in the event of an incident or outbreak of communicable disease.
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SB 102-FN (2008)
relative to the powers of state government in the event of an incident or outbreak of communicable disease.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- Senate committee: Health and Human Services
- Subject: Public and Mental Health
- Chapter law: 336
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0592) was adopted on a voice vote on March 22, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 22, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 5, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on April 11, 2007 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 1, 2007. The committee held a work session on May 8, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 9, 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 August 7, 2007 and August 14, 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 2394h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2394h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 23, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 23, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 21, 2008 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Estabrook. An enrolled bill amendment (2159) 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 (2159) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 20, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 8, 2008, making it Chapter 336 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Robert Letourneau (R - SD19)
- Sen. Theodore Gatsas (R - SD16)
- Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3)
- Sen. Michael Downing (R - SD22)
- Rep. Peter Batula (R - Hills 19)
- Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 7)
- Rep. Michael Whalley (R - Belk 5)
- Rep. David Hess (R - Merr 9)
- Rep. David Bettencourt (R - Rock 4)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 30, 2007, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 103
- May 1, 2007, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- May 8, 2007, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- May 9, 2007, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- August 7, 2007, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- August 14, 2007, 1:00 PM: 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
Votes
- March 22, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0592} — voice vote, passed
- April 5, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- January 23, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2394h — voice vote, passed
- May 21, 2008, Senate: Concur with House Amendment{2394} — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
- January 30, 2007: Hearing; January 30, 2007, Room 103, State House, 11:00 a.m.; SC5
- March 13, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0592} [03/22/07]; SC12, Pg.23-24
- March 22, 2007: Committee Amendment{0592}, AA, VV
- March 22, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0592}, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
- March 28, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/05/07]; SC14
- April 5, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 5, 2007: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
- April 11, 2007: Introduced and ref to Health, Human Svcs & Elderly Affairs
- May 1, 2007: Public Hearing: 5/1/2007 10:30 AM LOB 205
- May 8, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/8/2007 11:00 AM LOB 205
- May 9, 2007: Executive Session: 5/9/07 9:00 AM LOB 205
- May 9, 2007: Retained in Committee
- July 17, 2007: ==CANCELLED==Subcommittee Work Session: 7/17/07 9:30 AM LOB 205
- August 7, 2007: Retained BIll - Subcommittee Work Session: 8/7/07 9:30 AM LOB 205
- August 14, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 8/14/07 1:00 PM LOB 205
- September 21, 2007: ==CANCELLED==Subcommittee Work Session: 9/21/07 1:00 PM 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 #2394h for Jan 16 (vote 20-0; RC); HC2, PG.149
- November 14, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #2394h
- January 16, 2008: Special Ordered to Regular Calendar for 1/23: Without Objection
- January 23, 2008: Amendment #2394h Adopted, VV
- January 23, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2394h: MA VV
- May 21, 2008: Sen. Estabrook Moved Concur with House Amendment{2394}, MA, VV
- June 4, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2159 Adopted
- June 5, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2159}, Adopted
- June 5, 2008: Enrolled
- June 20, 2008: Enrolled [6/4/2008]
- July 8, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 07/07/08; Eff. Date 07/07/08, Chapter 0336