HB 132 (2009): relative to access to case records of the department of health and human services.

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HB 132 (2009)

relative to access to case records of the department of health and human services.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 47

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2009 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 10, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–1 to recommend that the House pass it. On February 18, 2009 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 18, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 29, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 6, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 22, 2009, making it Chapter 47 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2009, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 10, 2009, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • April 14, 2009, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 201-203

Votes

  • February 18, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 29, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and Referred to Children and Family Law
  • January 21, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/21/2009 1:15 PM LOB 206
  • February 10, 2009: Executive Session: 2/10/2009 1:15 PM LOB 206
  • February 11, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 18 CC (vote 16-1)
  • February 18, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 18, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • April 14, 2009: Hearing; April 14, 2009, Room 201-203, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC19
  • April 22, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [4/29/09]; SC21
  • April 29, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 29, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 6, 2009: Enrolled
  • May 6, 2009: Enrolled
  • May 22, 2009: Signed by the Governor 05/22/2009; Effective 07/21/2009; Chapter 0047

Laws It Would Change

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