HB 318 (2009): relative to the "Nursing Home Residents Bill of Rights."
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HB 318 (2009)
relative to the "Nursing Home Residents Bill of Rights."
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- Subject: Public and Mental Health
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly 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 unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it. On February 12, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Peter Bergin (R - Hills 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Cynthia Dokmo (R - Hills 6)
- Rep. Peter Leishman (D - Hills 3)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 27, 2009, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- February 3, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
Votes
- February 12, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- January 27, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/27/2009 2:00 PM LOB 205
- February 3, 2009: Executive Session: 2/3/2009 10:00 AM LOB 205
- February 3, 2009: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 12 CC (vote 16-0)
- February 12, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- SB 130-FN (2005): relative to the "Nursing Home Residents Bill of Rights."