SB 394 (2016): relative to criminal history record checks of nursing home administrators.
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SB 394 (2016)
relative to criminal history record checks of nursing home administrators.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 181
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 24, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2016. The committee met in executive session on April 26, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 11, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 19, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 3, 2016, making it Chapter 181 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2017.
Sponsors
- Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17)
- Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14)
- Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21)
- Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19)
- Rep. Joseph Guthrie (R - Rock 13)
- Rep. William Infantine (R - Hills 13)
- Rep. Dennis Fields (R - Belk 4)
- Rep. Laura Pantelakos (D - Rock 25)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 14, 2016, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
- April 7, 2016, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- April 26, 2016, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
Votes
- March 24, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 11, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: To Be Introduced 01/06/2016 and Referred to Judiciary
- January 14, 2016: Hearing: 01/14/2016, Room 100, SH, 01:45 pm; SC1
- March 23, 2016: Introduced 03/23/2016 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- March 24, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/24/2016
- March 24, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/24/2016
- April 7, 2016: Public Hearing: 04/07/2016 10:30 AM LOB 204
- April 26, 2016: Executive Session: 04/26/2016 10:30 AM LOB 204
- May 11, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 05/11/2016 (Vote 17-0; CC)
- May 11, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/11/2016
- May 19, 2016: Enrolled 05/19/2016
- May 19, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 05/19/2016)
- June 3, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 06/03/2016; Chapter 0181; Effective 01/01/2017