SB 324-FN (2008): relative to substance abuse services within the department of health and human services.

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SB 324-FN (2008)

relative to substance abuse services within the department of health and human services.

  • 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: 312

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0165) was adopted on a voice vote on January 31, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 31, 2008 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 February 14, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2008. The committee held work sessions on March 26, 2008, April 3, 2008 and April 8, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 8, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1248h). The committee's amendment (1248h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 16, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On April 16, 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. 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 July 8, 2008, making it Chapter 312 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2008, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100
  • March 25, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 26, 2008, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 3, 2008, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 8, 2008, 9:45 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 8, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205

Votes

  • January 31, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0165} — voice vote, passed
  • February 14, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1248h NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, Senate: Concur with House Amendment{1248}(New Title) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • January 22, 2008: Hearing; January 22, 2008, Room 100, State House, 10:15 a.m.; SC2
  • January 24, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0165} [01/31/08]; SC4, Pg.4-5
  • January 31, 2008: Committee Amendment{0165}, AA, VV
  • January 31, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0165}, MA, VV; Refer Finance [Rule 26]
  • February 6, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/14/08]; SC6
  • February 13, 2008: Introduced 2/13/2008 and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • February 14, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 14, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 25, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/25/2008 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • March 26, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/26/2008 11:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 3, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/3/2008 2:30 PM LOB 205
  • April 8, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/8/2008 9:45 AM LOB 205
  • April 8, 2008: Executive Session: 4/8/08 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 8, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1248h NT for April 16 CC (vote 16-0)
  • April 8, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1248h (New Title)
  • April 16, 2008: Amendment #1248h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • April 16, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1248h NT: MA VV
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. Estabrook Moved Concur with House Amendment{1248}(New Title), MA, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • July 8, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 07/02/08; Eff. Date 07/02/08, Chapter 0312

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