SB 152 (2017): relative to criminal history background checks for certain health care workers.

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SB 152 (2017)

relative to criminal history background checks for certain health care workers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 202

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2017 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2017-0797s). The committee's amendment (2017-0797s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 16, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On March 16, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2017. The committee met in executive session on April 4, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 18–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-1283h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-1283h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 20, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On April 20, 2017 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 20, 2017 the bill was referred to the Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 2, 2017. The committee held a work session on May 3, 2017. The committee met in executive session on May 16, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 1, 2017 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On June 8, 2017 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. The bill was enrolled on June 22, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 5, 2017, making it Chapter 202 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2017, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • March 28, 2017, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 4, 2017, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • May 2, 2017, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • May 3, 2017, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • May 16, 2017, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • March 16, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-0797s — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2017, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1283h — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2017, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 2017, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 19, 2017: Introduced 01/19/2017 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • February 2, 2017: Hearing: 02/02/2017, Room 101, LOB, 09:45 am
  • March 9, 2017: Introduced 03/09/2017 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • March 16, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-0797s , 03/16/2017
  • March 16, 2017: Committee Amendment #2017-0797s , AA, VV; 03/19/2017
  • March 16, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-0797s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/19/2017
  • March 28, 2017: Public Hearing: 03/28/2017 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 4, 2017: Executive Session: 04/04/2017 10:30 AM LOB 205
  • April 20, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-1283h for 04/20/2017 (Vote 18-1; CC)
  • April 20, 2017: Amendment #2017-1283h : AA VV 04/20/2017
  • April 20, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1283h: MA VV 04/20/2017
  • April 20, 2017: Referred to Executive Departments and Administration 04/20/2017
  • May 2, 2017: Public Hearing: 05/02/2017 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • May 3, 2017: Subcommittee Work Session: 05/03/2017 09:30 AM LOB 306
  • May 16, 2017: Executive Session: 05/16/2017 10:30 AM LOB 306
  • June 1, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 06/01/2017 (Vote 13-0; CC)
  • June 1, 2017: Ought to Pass : MA VV 06/01/2017
  • June 8, 2017: Sen. Bradley Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/08/2017
  • June 22, 2017: Enrolled 06/22/2017
  • June 22, 2017: Enrolled (In recess 06/22/2017)
  • July 5, 2017: Signed by the Governor on 07/05/2017; Chapter 0202
  • July 6, 2017: I. Section 3 and 4 Effective 06/30/2019
  • July 6, 2017: II. Remainder Effective 09/03/2017

Laws It Would Change

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