SCR 11 (2008): supporting the application of Taiwan for observer status at the World Health Organization.

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SCR 11 (2008)

supporting the application of Taiwan for observer status at the World Health Organization.

  • Status: Adopted by both chambers
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health

The Story

It was introduced on March 6, 2008 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 18, 2008. 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 2, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1236h). The committee's amendment (1236h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 7, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 7, 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. Estabrook. An enrolled bill amendment (1956) was adopted on May 21, 2008. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment (1956) was adopted on June 5, 2008. These correct technical errors found after passage.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 18, 2008, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100
  • April 2, 2008, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 29, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205

Votes

  • March 20, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 7, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1236h — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, Senate: Concur with House Amendment{1236} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • March 6, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • March 18, 2008: Hearing; March 18, 2008, Room 100, State House, 11:00 a.m.; SC11
  • March 18, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/20/08]; SC11C
  • 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 2, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/2/2008 1:30 PM LOB 205
  • April 29, 2008: Executive Session: 4/29/2008 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 29, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1236h for May 7 CC (vote 17-0)
  • April 29, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1236h
  • May 7, 2008: Amendment #1236h Adopted, VV
  • May 7, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1236h: MA VV
  • May 14, 2008: Sen. Estabrook Moved Concur with House Amendment{1236}, MA, VV
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1956 Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1956}, Adopted

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