SB 420-FN (2016): relative to aid to the permanently and totally disabled.

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SB 420-FN (2016)

relative to aid to the permanently and totally disabled.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid
  • Chapter law: 184

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0387s). The committee's amendment (0387s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 11, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On February 11, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 3, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 10, 2016 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 22, 2016. The committee met in executive session on April 12, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 20, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On April 20, 2016 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on April 25, 2016 and April 26, 2016. The committee met in executive session on May 4, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 26–0, 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 184 of the session laws. It took effect on June 3, 2016.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2016, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • March 22, 2016, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 12, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 25, 2016, 10:30 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 26, 2016, 1:30 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • May 4, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • February 11, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0387s — voice vote, passed
  • March 3, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2016, House: 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 Health and Human Services
  • January 19, 2016: Hearing: 01/19/2016, Room 101, LOB, 01:00 pm; SC2
  • February 11, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0387s , 02/11/2016; SC5
  • February 11, 2016: Committee Amendment 0387s, AA, VV; 02/11/2016
  • February 11, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0387s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 02/11/2016
  • March 3, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/03/2016; SC7
  • March 3, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/03/2016
  • March 10, 2016: Introduced 03/10/2016 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • March 22, 2016: Public Hearing: 03/22/2016 11:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 12, 2016: Executive Session: 04/12/2016 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 20, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/20/2016 (Vote 12-0; CC)
  • April 20, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/20/2016
  • April 20, 2016: Referred to Finance 04/20/2016
  • April 25, 2016: Division III Work Session: 04/25/2016 10:30 AM LOB 210-211
  • April 26, 2016: Division III Work Session: 04/26/2016 01:30 PM LOB 210-211
  • May 4, 2016: Executive Session: 05/04/2016 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 11, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 05/11/2016 (Vote 26-0; 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 0184; Effective 06/03/2016

Laws It Would Change

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