HB 270 (2009): relative to sale of human remains.
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HB 270 (2009)
relative to sale of human remains.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 156
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 3, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–3 to recommend that the House pass it. On February 12, 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 Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 12, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 27, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 3, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 8, 2009, making it Chapter 156 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. William Belvin (R - Hills 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Linda Foster (D - Hills 4)
- Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24)
- Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 27, 2009, 2:15 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- February 3, 2009, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- May 12, 2009, 4:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
Votes
- February 12, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 27, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- January 27, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/27/2009 2:15 PM LOB 302
- February 3, 2009: Executive Session: 2/3/2009 10:30 AM LOB 302
- February 3, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 12 CC (vote 17-3)
- February 12, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- March 18, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- May 12, 2009: Hearing; May 12, 2009, Room 103, State House, 04:00 p.m.; SC23
- May 13, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/27/09]; SC25
- May 27, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 27, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- June 3, 2009: Enrolled
- June 3, 2009: Enrolled
- July 8, 2009: Signed by the Governor 07/08/2009; Effective 09/06/2009; Chapter 0156