SB 171-FN (2009): relative to competency evaluations.

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SB 171-FN (2009)

relative to competency evaluations.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 263

The Story

It was introduced on February 4, 2009 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0382s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 4, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On March 4, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 4, 2009 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 2009. The committee held work sessions on April 21, 2009 and April 29, 2009. The committee met in executive session on April 30, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on May 5, 2009. The committee met in executive session on May 26, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1493h). The committee's amendment (1493h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 3, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On June 3, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 10, 2009 the Senate adopted “Sen. Sgambati Concurs with House Amendment {1493h}” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 16, 2009, making it Chapter 263 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2009, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 103
  • April 14, 2009, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 306-308
  • April 21, 2009, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 306
  • April 29, 2009, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 104
  • April 30, 2009, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 306
  • May 5, 2009, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 306
  • May 26, 2009, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 306

Votes

  • March 4, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0382s} — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1493h — voice vote, passed
  • June 10, 2009, Senate: Sen. Sgambati Concurs with House Amendment {1493h} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 4, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • February 17, 2009: Hearing; February 17, 2009, Room 103, State House, 8:30 a.m.; SC10
  • February 17, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0382s} [3/4/09]; SC12
  • March 4, 2009: Committee Amendment {0382s} AA, VV
  • March 4, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0382s}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 4, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 4, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • March 24, 2009: Vacated from Health, Human Svcs & Elderly Affairs & Referred to Exe Depts & Admin
  • April 14, 2009: Public Hearing: 4/14/2009 11:00 AM LOB 306-308
  • April 21, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/21/2009 9:00 AM LOB 306
  • April 29, 2009: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 4/29/2009 11:00 AM LOB 306
  • April 29, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/29/2009 11:00 AM LOB 104
  • April 30, 2009: Executive Session: 4/30/2009 10:15 AM LOB 306
  • May 5, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/5/2009 9:00 AM LOB 306
  • May 26, 2009: Executive Session: 5/26/2009 11:00 AM LOB 306
  • May 26, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1493h for June 3 CC (vote 17-0)
  • May 26, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #1493h
  • June 3, 2009: Amendment #1493h Adopted, VV
  • June 3, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1493h: MA VV
  • June 10, 2009: Sen. Sgambati Concurs with House Amendment {1493h}, MA, VV
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled
  • July 16, 2009: Signed by the Governor on 07/16/2009; Effective 07/16/2009; Chapter 0263

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