SB 348-FN (2012): relative to the pulse oximetry test for newborns.

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SB 348-FN (2012)

relative to the pulse oximetry test for newborns.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 190

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 19, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-0420s). On February 8, 2012 the Senate adopted “Special Ordered to the beginning of the Calendar, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-0420s). The committee's amendment (0420s) 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 roll call 20–3, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 15, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 16–8 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 22, 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, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on April 11, 2012. A floor amendment (2012-1568h) 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 April 11, 2012 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a work session on May 8, 2012. The committee met in executive session on May 10, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 17–9. The report was placed on the regular calendar. A floor amendment (2012-2303h) was adopted on a roll call 137–133 on May 17, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On May 17, 2012 the House adopted “Reconsideration (Rep Blankenbeker)” on a division vote 184–94. A floor amendment (2303h) was rejected on a roll call 95–183 on May 17, 2012. On May 17, 2012 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 213–67. On May 23, 2012 the Senate adopted “Sen. Bradley Concurs with House Amendment #1568h” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 11, 2012, making it Chapter 190 of the session laws. It took effect on August 10, 2012.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2012, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 102
  • March 12, 2012, 1:00 PM: 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
  • May 8, 2012, 10:30 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • May 10, 2012, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • February 8, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 20, nays 3, passed
  • February 15, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 16, nays 8, passed
  • April 11, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-1568h — voice vote, passed
  • May 17, 2012, House: FLAM 2303H(NT) (REP WILLETTE) — yeas 137, nays 133, passed
  • May 17, 2012, House: Reconsideration (Rep Blankenbeker) — yeas 184, nays 94, passed
  • May 17, 2012, House: FLAM 2303H(NT) (REP WILLETTE) — yeas 95, nays 183, failed
  • May 17, 2012, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 213, nays 67, passed
  • May 23, 2012, Senate: Sen. Bradley Concurs with House Amendment #1568h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • January 19, 2012: Hearing: 1/19/12, Room 102, LOB, 1:45 p.m.; SC2
  • January 27, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-0420s, 2/8/12; SC6
  • February 8, 2012: Special Ordered to the beginning of the Calendar, Without Objection, MA
  • February 8, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-0420s, 2/8/12
  • February 8, 2012: Committee Amendment 0420s, AA, VV
  • February 8, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0420s, RC 20Y-3N, MA; Refer to Finance Rule 4-3
  • February 9, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 2/15/12; SC7
  • February 15, 2012: Ought to Pass, RC 16Y-8N, MA; OT3rdg
  • February 22, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • March 12, 2012: Public Hearing: 3/12/2012 1:00 PM LOB 205
  • March 27, 2012: Executive Session: 3/27/2012 1:00 PM LOB 205
  • April 4, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 11 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • April 11, 2012: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Hoell)
  • April 11, 2012: Floor Amendment #2012-1568h (Rep Blankenbeker): AA VV
  • April 11, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-1568h: MA VV
  • April 11, 2012: Referred to Finance
  • May 8, 2012: Division III Work Session: 5/8/2012 10:30 AM LOB 209
  • May 10, 2012: Executive Session: 5/10/2012 9:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 10, 2012: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 15 (Vote 17-9; RC)
  • May 10, 2012: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • May 16, 2012: Special Order to End of Today's Calendar: Without Objection
  • May 16, 2012: Special Order to First Order of Business Next Session: Without Objection
  • May 17, 2012: Floor Amendment #2012-2303h(NT) (Rep Willette): AA RC 137-133
  • May 17, 2012: Reconsideration (Rep Blankenbeker): MA DIV 184-94
  • May 17, 2012: Floor Amendment #2303h(NT) (Rep Willette): AF RC 95-183
  • May 17, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA DIV 213-67
  • May 23, 2012: Sen. Bradley Concurs with House Amendment #1568h; MA, VV
  • May 30, 2012: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2012: Enrolled (05/23/12)
  • June 11, 2012: Signed by the Governor on 06/11/2012; Chapter 0190; Effective 08/10/2012

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