HB 136 (2015): prohibiting tanning facilities from tanning persons under 18 years of age.

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HB 136 (2015)

prohibiting tanning facilities from tanning persons under 18 years of age.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 54

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2015 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2015. The committee held work sessions on February 3, 2015 and February 10, 2015. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 4, 2015 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a roll call 171–188. On March 4, 2015 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 199–162. It crossed to the Senate on March 5, 2015 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 2015. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On April 30, 2015 the Senate rejected a motion to kill it on a voice vote. On April 30, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Kelly. On April 30, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 7, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 2, 2015, making it Chapter 54 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2015, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 305-307
  • February 3, 2015, 9:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • February 10, 2015, 9:10 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • February 17, 2015: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 24, 2015, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 4, 2015, House: Lay on Table — yeas 171, nays 188, failed
  • March 4, 2015, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 199, nays 162, passed
  • April 30, 2015, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, failed
  • April 30, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
  • January 22, 2015: Public Hearing: 1/22/2015 10:00 AM LOB 305-307
  • February 3, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/3/2015 9:15 AM LOB 205
  • February 10, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/10/2015 9:10 AM LOB 205
  • February 17, 2015: Executive Session: 2/17/2015 LOB 205
  • February 20, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 4 (Vote 14-0; RC); HC18, PG. 359
  • March 4, 2015: Lay on Table (Rep Itse): MF RC 171-188
  • March 4, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA RC 199-162
  • March 5, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • March 24, 2015: Hearing: 3/24/15, Room 101, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC14
  • April 15, 2015: === CANCELLED SESSION === Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 4/23/15; SC18
  • April 17, 2015: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 4/30/15; SC19
  • April 30, 2015: Inexpedient to Legislate, MF, VV
  • April 30, 2015: Sen. Kelly moved Ought to Pass, MA, VV
  • April 30, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA, VV, OT3rdg
  • May 6, 2015: Enrolled (in recess of 5/6/2015)
  • May 7, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 5/7/2015)
  • June 2, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 6/2/2015; Chapter 54; Effective Date 8/1/2015

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1351 (2014): prohibiting tanning facilities from tanning persons under 18 years of age.

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