HB 1799-FN (2018): relative to blood testing for individuals exposed to perfluorinated chemicals in private or public water supplies.

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HB 1799-FN (2018)

relative to blood testing for individuals exposed to perfluorinated chemicals in private or public water supplies.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 2018. The committee held a work session on January 25, 2018. The committee met in executive session on January 25, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 8, 2018 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on October 16, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 17 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 2018, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • January 25, 2018: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • January 25, 2018, 9:00 AM: full committee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • October 16, 2018, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB205

Votes

  • February 8, 2018, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • January 11, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/11/2018 01:15 PM LOB 205
  • January 25, 2018: Full Committee Work Session: 01/25/2018 09:00 AM LOB 205
  • January 25, 2018: Executive Session: 01/25/2018 LOB 205
  • February 7, 2018: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 02/07/2018 (Vote 21-0; CC)
  • February 8, 2018: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/08/2018
  • October 16, 2018: Executive Session: 10/16/2018 01:00 PM LOB205
  • October 29, 2018: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 17-0)

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