HB 1484-FN (2014): relative to newborn DNA sequencing.

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HB 1484-FN (2014)

relative to newborn DNA sequencing.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health, Education and Human Services
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 63

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2014. The committee met in executive session on March 4, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study by a vote of 10–8. On March 20, 2014 the House failed “Refer to Interim Study” on a division vote 44–225. A floor amendment (2014-1004h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 20, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On March 20, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate and was referred to the Senate Health, Education and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 17, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 2014, making it Chapter 63 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2015.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2014, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 4, 2014, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 3, 2014, 9:40 AM: hearing, Senate Health, Education and Human Services, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 20, 2014, House: Refer to Interim Study — yeas 44, nays 225, failed
  • March 20, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1004h — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • January 21, 2014: Public Hearing: 1/21/2014 11:15 AM LOB 205
  • March 4, 2014: Executive Session: 3/4/2014 2:00 PM LOB 205
  • March 7, 2014: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study (Vote 10-8; RC)
  • March 13, 2014: Introduced 3/13/2014 and Referred to Health, Education and Human Services
  • March 20, 2014: Refer to Interim Study: MF Div 44-225
  • March 20, 2014: Floor Amendment #2014-1004h (Rep. Kurk) AA VV
  • March 20, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1004h MA VV
  • April 3, 2014: Hearing: 4/3/14, Room 103, LOB, 9:40 a.m.; SC12
  • April 10, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/17/14; Vote 5-0; CC; SC14
  • April 17, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 24, 2014: Enrolled
  • May 1, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 4/30/14)
  • May 27, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 5/27/2014; Chapter 0063; Effective 1/01/2015

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