SB 410 (2008): relative to the conditions for issuance of a cremation certificate and relative to the medical examiner’s statute.

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SB 410 (2008)

relative to the conditions for issuance of a cremation certificate and relative to the medical examiner’s statute.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 197

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0607) was adopted on a voice vote on February 21, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On February 21, 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 March 13, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 19, 2008 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 3, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On April 16, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On April 16, 2008 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 29, 2008. The committee held a work session on May 6, 2008. The committee met in executive session on May 6, 2008 and May 7, 2008. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On May 14, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 18, 2008, making it Chapter 197 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2008, 2:20 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
  • April 1, 2008, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 3, 2008, 12:30 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 29, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 6, 2008, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 6, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • February 21, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0607}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • March 13, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 13, 2008: Hearing; February 13, 2008, Room 103, State House, 2:20 p.m.; SC6
  • February 14, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0607}(New Title) [02/21/08]; SC7, Pg.9
  • February 21, 2008: Committee Amendment{0607}(New Title), AA, VV
  • February 21, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0607}(New Title), MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • March 6, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/13/08]; SC10
  • March 13, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 13, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 19, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 1, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/1/2008 1:30 PM LOB 306
  • April 3, 2008: Executive Session: 4/3/2008 12:30 PM LOB 306
  • April 3, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 16 CC (vote 18-0)
  • April 8, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Continued Executive Session: 4/8/2008 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • April 16, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 16, 2008: Referred to Ways and Means
  • April 29, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/29/2008 11:00 AM LOB 202
  • May 6, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/6/2008 11:00 AM LOB 202
  • May 6, 2008: Executive Session: 5/6/2008 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • May 7, 2008: Continued Executive Session If Needed: 5/7/2008 LOB 202 1:00 PM or Following Session
  • May 7, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 14 CC (vote 17-0)
  • May 14, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 18, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 06/11/08; Eff. Date 06/11/08, Chapter 0197

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