SB 512-FN (2008): relative to emergency management powers.

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SB 512-FN (2008)

relative to emergency management powers.

  • 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: 271

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held public hearings on January 29, 2008 and February 5, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0808) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 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 20, 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 April 8, 2008. The committee held work sessions on April 17, 2008 and April 24, 2008. The committee met in executive session on May 6, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1536h). The committee's amendment (1536h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 14, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1864h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 14, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 14, 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 June 30, 2008, making it Chapter 271 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2008, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100
  • February 5, 2008, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100
  • April 8, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 17, 2008, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 24, 2008, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • May 6, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205

Votes

  • March 6, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0808} — voice vote, passed
  • March 20, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendments #1536h and #1864h — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, Senate: Concur with House Amendment{1536}{1864} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • January 29, 2008: Hearing; January 29, 2008, Room 100, State House, 11:00 a.m.; SC3
  • January 29, 2008: Hearing; ROOM CHANGE === January 29, 2008, Room 103, State House, 11:00 a.m.; SC4
  • February 5, 2008: Hearing; February 5, 2008, Room 100, State House, 10:15 a.m.; SC5
  • March 4, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0808} [03/06/08]; SC9A, Pg.8
  • March 6, 2008: Committee Amendment{0808}, AA, VV
  • March 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0808}, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • March 12, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/20/08]; SC11
  • March 19, 2008: Introduced 3/19/2008 and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • March 20, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 20, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 8, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/8/2008 1:00 PM LOB 205
  • April 17, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/17/2008 9:30 AM LOB 205
  • April 24, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/24/2008 1:00 PM LOB 205
  • May 6, 2008: Executive Session: 5/6/2008 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • May 6, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1536h for May 14 Reg (vote 17-0)
  • May 6, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1536h
  • May 14, 2008: Amendment #1536h Adopted, VV
  • May 14, 2008: Floor Amendment #1864h (Rep Bridgham) Adopted, VV
  • May 14, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendments #1536h and #1864h: MA VV
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. Estabrook Moved Concur with House Amendment{1536}{1864}, MA, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 30, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 06/26/08; Eff. Date 06/26/08, Chapter 0271

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