SB 420 (2008): relative to criminal background checks of health care facilities and certain nurse applicants.
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SB 420 (2008)
relative to criminal background checks of health care facilities and certain nurse applicants.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Occupational Regulation
- Chapter law: 268
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 January 16, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0885) was adopted on a voice vote on March 13, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 13, 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 on March 19, 2008 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 17, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1357h). The committee's amendment (1357h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 30, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On April 30, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 14, 2008 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Burling. 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 June 30, 2008.
Sponsors
- Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23)
- Sen. Peter Burling (D - SD5)
- Rep. Thomas Donovan (D - Sull 4)
- Rep. Maurice Pilotte (D - Hills 16)
- Rep. Steve Shurtleff (D - Merr 10)
- Rep. James MacKay (D - Merr 11)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 16, 2008, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
- April 3, 2008, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- April 17, 2008, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
Votes
- March 13, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0885}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
- April 30, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1357h — voice vote, passed
- May 14, 2008, Senate: Concur with House Amendment{1357} — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- January 16, 2008: Hearing; January 16, 2008, Room 103, State House, 2:30 p.m.; SC2
- March 6, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0885}(New Title)[03/13/08]; SC10, Pg.9-10
- March 13, 2008: Committee Amendment{0885}(New Title), AA, VV
- March 13, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0885}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 13, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- March 19, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- April 3, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/3/2008 10:45 AM LOB 306
- April 17, 2008: Executive Session: 4/17/2008 11:00 AM LOB 306
- April 17, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1357h for April 30 CC (vote 15-0)
- April 17, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1357h
- April 30, 2008: Amendment #1357h Adopted, VV
- April 30, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1357h: MA VV
- May 14, 2008: Sen. Burling Moved Concur with House Amendment{1357}, MA, VV
- June 4, 2008: Enrolled
- June 5, 2008: Enrolled
- June 30, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 06/26/08; I. Section 4 Eff. as Provided in Section 5
- June 30, 2008: II. Section 1+2 Eff. 01/01/09
- June 30, 2008: III. Remainder Eff. 06/26/08, Chapter 0268