SB 525 (2008): establishing the first Saturday in May as Emergency Medical Services Provider Recognition Day.

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SB 525 (2008)

establishing the first Saturday in May as Emergency Medical Services Provider Recognition Day.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 78

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 20, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 6, 2008 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Cilley. On March 13, 2008 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Cilley. On March 13, 2008 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Cilley. On March 20, 2008 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Cilley. A floor amendment (1035), offered by Sen. Cilley, 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 roll call 24–0 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 16, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 11–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On April 23, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 28, 2008, making it Chapter 78 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 2008, 3:20 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
  • April 9, 2008, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 303
  • April 16, 2008, 12:30 PM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 303

Votes

  • March 6, 2008, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 13, 2008, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 13, 2008, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 20, 2008, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 20, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment, Sen. Cilley/Sen. Barnes — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • April 23, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 20, 2008: Hearing; February 20, 2008, Room 103, State House, 3:20 p.m.; SC7
  • February 21, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/06/08]; SC8
  • March 6, 2008: Ought to Pass [Not Voted On]
  • March 6, 2008: Sen. Cilley Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
  • March 13, 2008: Sen. Cilley Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • March 13, 2008: Sen. Cilley Floor Amendment{1023}(New Title) [Not Voted On]
  • March 13, 2008: Sen. Cilley Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • March 19, 2008: Introduced 3/19/2008 and Referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • March 20, 2008: Sen. Cilley Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • March 20, 2008: Sen. Cilley Withdrew Floor Amendment{1023}(New Title)
  • March 20, 2008: Sen. Cilley Floor Amendment{1035}(New Title), AA, VV
  • March 20, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1035}(New Title) RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
  • March 20, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 9, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/9/2008 9:30 AM LOB 303
  • April 16, 2008: Executive Session: 4/16/2008 12:30 PM LOB 303
  • April 17, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 23 CC (vote 11-0)
  • April 23, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 30, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 1, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 28, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 05/21/08; Eff. date 07/20/08, Chapter 0078

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