SB 396-FN (2010): limiting the use of child restraint practices in schools and treatment facilities.

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SB 396-FN (2010)

limiting the use of child restraint practices in schools and treatment facilities.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 375

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held public hearings on February 9, 2010 and February 16, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0864s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 10, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On March 10, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 24, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 24, 2010 and was referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2010. The committee held work sessions on April 8, 2010 and April 13, 2010. The committee met in executive session on April 13, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it (amendment 1354h) by a vote of 10–5, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The minority of the committee reported: Refer to Interim Study. The committee's amendment (1354h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 21, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On April 21, 2010 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 184–129. On April 21, 2010 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on April 29, 2010 and May 3, 2010. The committee met in executive session on May 4, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 18–5 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1852h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1852h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 12, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On May 12, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 218–141. On May 19, 2010 the Senate adopted “Sen. Sgambati Concurs with House Amendments 1354h, 1852h” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 2, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2423) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 26, 2010, making it Chapter 375 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 2010, 9:00 AM: hearing, SH 103
  • February 16, 2010, 8:45 AM: hearing, SH 103
  • April 6, 2010, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • April 8, 2010, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • April 13, 2010, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • April 13, 2010, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • April 29, 2010, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • May 3, 2010, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • May 4, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • March 10, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0864s — voice vote, passed
  • March 24, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with AM #1354h — yeas 184, nays 129, passed
  • May 12, 2010, House: OTP/AM 1852H — yeas 218, nays 141, passed
  • May 19, 2010, Senate: Sen. Sgambati Concurs with House Amendments 1354h, 1852h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • February 9, 2010: Hearing: February 9, 2010, Room 103, State House, 9:00 a.m.; SC5
  • February 16, 2010: Hearing: February 16, 2010, Room 103, State House, 8:45 a.m.; SC7
  • March 2, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0864s, 3/10/10; SC10, Pg.12
  • March 10, 2010: Committee Amendment 0864s, AA, VV
  • March 10, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0864s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 26
  • March 18, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 3/24/10; SC12
  • March 24, 2010: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 24, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 24, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Children and Family Law
  • April 6, 2010: Public Hearing: 4/6/2010 2:30 PM LOB 206
  • April 8, 2010: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/8/2010 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • April 13, 2010: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/13/2010 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • April 13, 2010: Executive Session: 4/13/2010 1:15 PM LOB 206
  • April 14, 2010: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #1354h for April 21 (Vote 10-5; RC)
  • April 14, 2010: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #1354h
  • April 14, 2010: Minority Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study
  • April 21, 2010: Amendment #1354h Adopted, VV
  • April 21, 2010: Ought to Pass with AM #1354h: MA DIV 184-129
  • April 21, 2010: Referred to Finance
  • April 29, 2010: Full Committee Work Session: 4/29/2010 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 3, 2010: Full Committee Work Session: 5/3/2010 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 4, 2010: Executive Session: 5/4/2010 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 5, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1852h for May 12 (Vote 18-5; RC)
  • May 5, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #1852h
  • May 12, 2010: Amendment #1852h Adopted, VV
  • May 12, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1852h: MA RC 218-141
  • May 19, 2010: Sen. Sgambati Concurs with House Amendments 1354h, 1852h, MA, VV
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2423 Adopted
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2423 Adopted
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • July 26, 2010: Signed by the Governor on 07/26/10; Chapter 0375
  • July 26, 2010: I. Section 3 Effective 07/26/10
  • July 26, 2010: II. Remainder Effective 09/01/10

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