HB 316-FN (2013): relative to regulating alkaline hydrolysis for the disposal of human remains.

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HB 316-FN (2013)

relative to regulating alkaline hydrolysis for the disposal of human remains.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation

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 February 7, 2013. The committee held work sessions on February 12, 2013 and February 19, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0344h). The committee's amendment (0344h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 257–113. On March 6, 2013 the bill was referred to the Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 14, 2013. The committee met in executive session on March 19, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0993h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 27, 2013. On March 27, 2013 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a roll call 82–214. The committee's amendment (0993h) was adopted on a division vote 264–32 on March 27, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On March 27, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 28, 2013 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2013. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 2, 2013 the Senate voted to kill it on a division vote 16–8.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2013, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • February 12, 2013, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • February 19, 2013, 9:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • February 21, 2013, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 14, 2013, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 19, 2013, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 17, 2013, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 100

Votes

  • March 6, 2013, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0344h — yeas 257, nays 113, passed
  • March 27, 2013, House: LAY ON TABLE (REP KAPPLER) — yeas 82, nays 214, failed
  • March 27, 2013, House: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 264, nays 32, passed
  • March 27, 2013, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0993h — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2013, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 16, nays 8, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • February 7, 2013: Public Hearing: 2/7/2013 10:30 AM LOB 205
  • February 12, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/12/2013 9:00 AM LOB 205
  • February 19, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/19/2013 9:15 AM LOB 205
  • February 21, 2013: Executive Session: 2/21/2013 9:00 AM LOB 205
  • February 21, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0344h for Mar 6 (Vote 15-2; Part I RC)
  • February 21, 2013: Proposed Committee Amendment #2013-0344h
  • March 6, 2013: Amendment #0344h: AA VV
  • March 6, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0344h: MA DIV 257-113
  • March 6, 2013: Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 14, 2013: Public Hearing: 3/14/2013 11:00 AM LOB 306
  • March 19, 2013: Executive Session: 3/19/2013 1:30 PM LOB 306
  • March 20, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0993h for Mar 27 (Vote 11-1; CC)
  • March 20, 2013: Proposed Committee Amendment #2013-0993h
  • March 27, 2013: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Kappler); HJ31, PG.1023
  • March 27, 2013: Lay on Table (Rep Kappler): MF RC 82-214; HJ31, PG.1068-1070
  • March 27, 2013: Amendment #0993h: AA DIV 264-32; HJ31, PG.1068-1071
  • March 27, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0993h: MA VV; HJ31, PG.1068-1071
  • March 28, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Executive Dept. & Admin
  • April 17, 2013: Hearing: 4/17/13, Room 100, SH, 9:00 a.m.; SC16
  • April 25, 2013: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 5/2/13; SC18
  • May 2, 2013: Inexpedient to Legislate, Div. 16Y-8N, MA

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1577-FN (2014): relative to regulating alkaline hydrolysis for the disposal of human remains.

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