SB 161 (2017): establishing a commission to evaluate the direct care workforce and preparedness of long-term care and support services for aging adults with dementia or other cognitive brain injuries.

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SB 161 (2017)

establishing a commission to evaluate the direct care workforce and preparedness of long-term care and support services for aging adults with dementia or other cognitive brain injuries.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 152

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 March 20, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2017-0975s). The committee's amendment (2017-0975s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 29, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On March 29, 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 April 19, 2017. The committee met in executive session on April 25, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 22–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-1524h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-1524h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 4, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On May 4, 2017 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 11, 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 May 31, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2017-1837e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 1, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 16, 2017, making it Chapter 152 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 20, 2017, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • April 19, 2017, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 25, 2017, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205

Votes

  • March 29, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-0975s — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2017, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1524h — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 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
  • March 14, 2017: ==CANCELLED== Hearing: 03/14/2017, Room 101, LOB, 01:15 pm
  • March 20, 2017: Hearing: 03/20/2017, Room 101, LOB, 09:15 am
  • March 23, 2017: Introduced 03/23/2017 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • March 29, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-0975s , 03/29/2017
  • March 29, 2017: Committee Amendment #2017-0975s , AA, VV; 03/29/2017
  • March 29, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-0975s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/29/2017
  • April 19, 2017: Public Hearing: 04/19/2017 10:15 AM LOB 205
  • April 25, 2017: Executive Session: 04/25/2017 09:30 AM LOB 205
  • May 4, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-1524h for 05/04/2017 (Vote 22-0; CC)
  • May 4, 2017: Amendment #2017-1524h : AA VV 05/04/2017
  • May 4, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1524h: MA VV 05/04/2017
  • May 11, 2017: Sen. Bradley Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/11/2017
  • May 18, 2017: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2017-1837e : AA VV 05/18/2017
  • May 18, 2017: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2017-1837e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/18/2017)
  • May 31, 2017: Enrolled (In recess 05/31/2017)
  • June 1, 2017: Enrolled 06/01/2017
  • June 16, 2017: Signed by the Governor on 06/16/2017; Chapter 0152
  • June 19, 2017: I. Section 2 Effective 12/01/2017
  • June 19, 2017: II. Remainder Effective 06/16/2017

Laws It Would Change

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