HB 497 (2009): relative to the automated external defibrillator advisory commission.

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HB 497 (2009)

relative to the automated external defibrillator advisory commission.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 42

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 February 10, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On March 11, 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 7, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 22, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 29, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 15, 2009, making it Chapter 42 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 2009, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 3, 2009, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 7, 2009, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 103

Votes

  • March 11, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 22, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • February 10, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/10/2009 11:30 AM LOB 205
  • March 3, 2009: Executive Session: 3/3/2009 1:00 PM LOB 205
  • March 3, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 11 CC (vote 15-0)
  • March 11, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 18, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • April 7, 2009: Hearing; April 7, 2009, Room 103, State House, 8:45 a.m
  • April 15, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/22/09]; SC20
  • April 22, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 22, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 29, 2009: Enrolled
  • April 29, 2009: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2009: Signed by the Governor 05/15/2009; Chapter 0042
  • May 19, 2009: I. Sec 2 III Effective 01/01/2014
  • May 19, 2009: II. Remainder Effective 05/15/2009

Laws It Would Change

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