SB 527 (2008): relative to adult involvement for minors seeking abortions.
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SB 527 (2008)
relative to adult involvement for minors seeking abortions.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2007-2008
- Senate committee: Health and Human Services
- Subject: Public and Mental Health
The Story
It was introduced on January 17, 2008 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0756) was adopted on a voice vote on March 20, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1051), offered by Sen. Barnes, was rejected on a roll call 9–15 on March 20, 2008. On March 20, 2008 the Senate rejected a motion to pass it with changes on a roll call 10–14. On March 20, 2008 the Senate voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Burling.
Sponsors
- Sen. Kathleen Sgambati (D - SD4) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8)
- Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23)
- Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6)
- Sen. Deborah Reynolds (D - SD2)
- Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13)
- Sen. Betsi DeVries (D - SD18)
- Rep. Bette Lasky (D - Hills 26)
- Rep. Thomas Donovan (D - Sull 4)
- Rep. David Pierce (D - Graf 9)
- Rep. Thomas Buco (D - Carr 1)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 19, 2008, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100
Votes
- March 20, 2008, Senate: Floor Amendment (1051s), Sen. Barnes/Sen. Kenney — yeas 9, nays 15, failed
- March 20, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment, Sen. Barnes/Sen. Gottesman — yeas 10, nays 14, failed
- March 20, 2008, Senate: Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 17, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
- February 19, 2008: Hearing; February 19, 2008, Room 100, State House, 10:15 a.m.; SC7
- March 12, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0756} [03/20/08]; SC11, Pg.13
- March 20, 2008: Committee Amendment{0756}, AA, VV
- March 20, 2008: Sen. Barnes Floor Amendment{1051}(New Title) RC 9Y-15N, AF
- March 20, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0756} RC 10Y-14N, MF
- March 20, 2008: Sen. Burling Moved Interim Study, MA, VV
- March 20, 2008: Sen. Gatsas Moved Reconsideration
- March 20, 2008: Sen. Gatsas Withdrew Motion for Reconsideration