SB 170 (2013): relative to advance directives pertaining to life-sustaining treatment.

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SB 170 (2013)

relative to advance directives pertaining to life-sustaining treatment.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health, Education and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 224

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2013 and referred to the Senate Health, Education and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 2013. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2013-0852s). The committee's amendment (0852s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 21, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 2013 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 March 27, 2013 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2013. The committee met in executive session on April 23, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1303h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on May 8, 2013. The committee's amendment (1303h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 8, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On May 8, 2013 the House failed “Lay on the Table (Rep Itse)” on a roll call 125–209. On May 8, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 244–90. On May 30, 2013 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Stiles. An enrolled bill amendment (2083e) was adopted on June 5, 2013. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment (2013-2083e) was adopted on June 12, 2013. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment (2180e) was adopted on June 12, 2013. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 26, 2013 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2013-2180e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 12, 2013, making it Chapter 224 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2014.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 5, 2013, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Health, Education and Human Services, LOB 103
  • April 16, 2013, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 23, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205

Votes

  • March 21, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0852s — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2013, House: LAY ON TABLE (REP ITSE) — yeas 125, nays 209, failed
  • May 8, 2013, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1303h — yeas 244, nays 90, passed
  • May 30, 2013, Senate: Concur with House Amendment 1303h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Health, Education & Human Services
  • March 5, 2013: Hearing: 3/5/13, Room 103, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC10
  • March 13, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-0852s, 3/21/13; SC12
  • March 21, 2013: Committee Amendment 0852s, AA, VV
  • March 21, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0852s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 27, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs; HJ31, PG.1076
  • April 16, 2013: Public Hearing: 4/16/2013 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 23, 2013: Executive Session: 4/23/2013 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 23, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1303h for May 8 (Vote 19-0; CC); HC36, PG.1196
  • April 23, 2013: Proposed Committee Amendment #2013-1303h; HC36, PG.1221
  • May 8, 2013: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Peterson); HJ41, PG.1386
  • May 8, 2013: Amendment #1303h: AA VV; HJ41, PG.1412
  • May 8, 2013: Lay on the Table (Rep Itse): MF RC 125-209; HJ41, PG.1412-1414
  • May 8, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1303h: MA DIV 244-90; HJ41, PG.1412-1414
  • May 30, 2013: Sen. Stiles Moved Concur with House Amendment 1303h, MA, VV
  • June 5, 2013: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2083e Adopted; HJ49, PG.1656
  • June 12, 2013: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2013-2083e Adopted
  • June 12, 2013: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2180e Adopted [Recess of 6/5/13]; HJ49, PG.1654
  • June 12, 2013: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2013-2180e Adopted, VV
  • June 26, 2013: Enrolled; HJ52, PG.1712
  • June 26, 2013: Enrolled
  • July 12, 2013: Signed by the Governor on 07/12/2013; Chapter 0224; Effective 01/01/2014

Laws It Would Change

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