SB 389 (2008): relative to privileged communications between health care providers and minor children.

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SB 389 (2008)

relative to privileged communications between health care providers and minor children.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Children

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 10, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0945) was adopted on a voice vote on March 20, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 20, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2008. The committee held work sessions on April 9, 2008 and April 15, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 22, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House kill it. On April 30, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 10, 2008, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • April 1, 2008, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • April 9, 2008, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • April 15, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • April 22, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206

Votes

  • March 20, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0945}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 10, 2008: Hearing; March 10, 2008, Room 100, State House, 3:00 p.m.; SC7
  • March 18, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0945}(New Title) [03/20/08]; SC11C, Pg.8-9
  • March 19, 2008: Introduced 3/19/2008 and Referred to Children and Family Law
  • March 20, 2008: Committee Amendment{0945}(New Title), AA, VV
  • March 20, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0945}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 20, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 1, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/1/2008 11:30 AM LOB 206 (Orig 11:15 AM)
  • April 9, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/9/2008 9:30 AM LOB 206
  • April 15, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/15/2008 9:00 AM LOB 206
  • April 22, 2008: Executive Session: 4/22/2008 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • April 22, 2008: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for April 30 CC (vote 15-0)
  • April 30, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

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