SB 226 (2014): relative to reporting of health care associated infections.

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SB 226 (2014)

relative to reporting of health care associated infections.

  • 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: 8

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the Senate Health, Education and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 13, 2014 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2014. The committee met in executive session on April 8, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On April 16, 2014 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 30, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 14, 2014, making it Chapter 8 of the session laws. It took effect on May 14, 2014.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2014, 10:20 AM: hearing, Senate Health, Education and Human Services, LOB 103
  • April 3, 2014, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 8, 2014, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205

Votes

  • February 19, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2014, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Health, Education and Human Services
  • February 11, 2014: Hearing: 2/11/14, Room 103, LOB, 10:20 a.m.; SC6
  • February 12, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 2/19/14; Vote 5-0; CC; SC7
  • February 19, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 13, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • April 3, 2014: Public Hearing: 4/3/2014 11:15 AM LOB 205
  • April 8, 2014: Executive Session: 4/8/14 2:00 PM LOB 205
  • April 9, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 13-0 CC)
  • April 16, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 24, 2014: Enrolled 04/24/2014
  • April 30, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 4/30/14)
  • May 14, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 05/14/2014; Chapter 0008; Effective 05/14/2014

Laws It Would Change

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