HB 261-FN (2013): relative to the assistance program for 2-parent families with dependent children and making a technical correction.

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HB 261-FN (2013)

relative to the assistance program for 2-parent families with dependent children and making a technical correction.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health, Education and Human Services
  • Subject: Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid
  • Chapter law: 175

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2013. The committee held a work session on January 30, 2013. The committee met in executive session on January 30, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0119h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0119h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 6, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On February 6, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 14, 2013 and was referred to the Senate Health, Education and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 19, 2013. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 18, 2013 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 24–0, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (2013-1959s), offered by Sen. Bradley, was adopted on a voice vote on May 30, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On May 30, 2013 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 5, 2013 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1959s(NT) (Rep J.MacKay)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 14, 2013 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 2, 2013, making it Chapter 175 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2013, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • January 30, 2013, 9:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • January 30, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 19, 2013, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Health, Education and Human Services, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 6, 2013, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0119h — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • May 30, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1959s NT — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2013, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1959s(NT) (Rep J.MacKay) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • January 29, 2013: Public Hearing: 1/29/2013 10:00 AM LOB 205 ==TIME CHANGE (Orig 10:45 AM)==
  • January 30, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/30/2013 9:15 AM LOB 205
  • January 30, 2013: Executive Session: 1/30/2013 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • January 30, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0119h for Feb 6 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • January 30, 2013: Proposed Committee Amendment #2013-0119h
  • February 6, 2013: Amendment #0119h: AA VV
  • February 6, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0119h: MA VV
  • February 14, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Health, Education & Human Services
  • March 19, 2013: Hearing: 3/19/13, Room 103, LOB, 10:45 a.m.; SC12
  • April 10, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/18/13; SC16
  • April 18, 2013: Ought to Pass: RC 24Y-0N, MA; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5
  • May 23, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 5/30/13; SC22
  • May 30, 2013: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment #2013-1959s NT, AA, VV
  • May 30, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1959s NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 5, 2013: House Concurs with Senate AM #1959s(NT) (Rep J.MacKay): MA VV; HJ49, PG.1585
  • June 12, 2013: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2013: Enrolled, Recess of 6/5/13; HJ49, PG.1654
  • July 2, 2013: Signed by Governor 07/02/2013; Chapter 0175
  • July 3, 2013: I. Section 3 Effective as Provided in Section 4
  • July 3, 2013: II. Remainder Effective 08/31/2013

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