SJR 1 (2008): prohibiting the department of health and human services from adopting proposed administrative rule He-P 1906.02.

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SJR 1 (2008)

prohibiting the department of health and human services from adopting proposed administrative rule He-P 1906.02.

  • 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: 111

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 5, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 14, 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 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. On May 7, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 29, 2008, making it Chapter 111 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2008, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100
  • April 8, 2008, 11:00 AM: 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

  • February 14, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 7, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • February 5, 2008: Hearing; February 5, 2008, Room 100, State House, 10:30 a.m.; SC5
  • February 6, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/14/08]; SC6
  • February 13, 2008: Introduced 2/13/2008 and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • February 14, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 14, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 8, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/8/2008 11:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 29, 2008: Executive Session: 4/29/2008 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 29, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 7 CC (vote 17-0)
  • May 7, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • May 8, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 29, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 05/28/08; Eff. Date 05/28/08, Chapter 0111

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