SCR 6 (2008): urging the federal government to create a simplified process for short-term admissions to nursing homes for the purpose of respite care.

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SCR 6 (2008)

urging the federal government to create a simplified process for short-term admissions to nursing homes for the purpose of respite care.

  • 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 January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0816) 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 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 1587h). The committee's amendment (1587h) 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.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2008, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100
  • April 2, 2008, 1:00 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 13, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0816}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 7, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1587h — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, Senate: Concur with House Amendment{1587} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • February 12, 2008: Hearing; February 12, 2008, Room 100, State House, 11:00 a.m.; SC6
  • March 6, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0816}(New Title)[03/13/08]; SC10, Pg.22
  • March 13, 2008: Committee Amendment{0816}(New Title), AA, VV
  • March 13, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0816}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 13, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 19, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • April 2, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/2/2008 1:00 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 #1587h for May 7 CC (vote 17-0)
  • April 29, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1587h
  • May 7, 2008: Amendment #1587h Adopted, VV
  • May 7, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1587h: MA VV
  • May 14, 2008: Sen. Estabrook Moved Concur with House Amendment{1587}, MA, VV

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