SB 319 (2012): changing the membership of and extending the commission to study the effects of service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury suffered in the line of duty by members of the armed forces and veterans.

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SB 319 (2012)

changing the membership of and extending the commission to study the effects of service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury suffered in the line of duty by members of the armed forces and veterans.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 81

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-0464s). The committee's amendment (0464s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 8, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On February 8, 2012 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 February 8, 2012 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 12, 2012. The committee met in executive session on March 27, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1196h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1196h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 11, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On April 11, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 2, 2012 the Senate adopted “Sen. Bradley Concurs with House Amendment #1196h” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 23, 2012, making it Chapter 81 of the session laws. It took effect on May 23, 2012.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2012, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 102
  • March 12, 2012, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 27, 2012, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205

Votes

  • February 8, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0464s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • April 11, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1196h — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2012, Senate: Sen. Bradley Concurs with House Amendment #1196h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • January 26, 2012: Hearing: 1/26/12, Room 102, LOB, 1:30 p.m.; SC3
  • January 31, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-0464s, NT, 2/8/12; SC6
  • February 8, 2012: Committee Amendment 0464s, NT, AA, VV
  • February 8, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0464s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 8, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • March 12, 2012: Public Hearing: 3/12/2012 11:00 AM LOB 205
  • March 27, 2012: Executive Session: 3/27/2012 1:00 PM LOB 205
  • March 27, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1196h for April 11 (Vote 14-0; CC)
  • March 27, 2012: Proposed Committee Amendment #2012-1196h
  • April 11, 2012: Amendment #1196h Adopted, VV
  • April 11, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1196h: MA VV
  • May 2, 2012: Sen. Bradley Concurs with House Amendment #1196h, MA, VV
  • May 9, 2012: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2012: Enrolled
  • May 23, 2012: Signed by the Governor on 05/23/2012; Chapter 0081; Effective 05/23/2012

Laws It Would Change

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