SB 456 (2018): relative to the appointment of the state medical director for emergency medical services.

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SB 456 (2018)

relative to the appointment of the state medical director for emergency medical services.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 227

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2018. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0519s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-0519s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 15, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On February 15, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 7, 2018 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2018. The committee held a work session on April 3, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 3, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1328h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-1328h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 19, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On April 19, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 2, 2018 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson. The bill was enrolled on May 10, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 8, 2018, making it Chapter 227 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2019.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2018, 10:20 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
  • March 28, 2018, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 3, 2018: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 3, 2018, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • February 15, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0519s — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1328h — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2018, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: To Be Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 7, 2018: Hearing: 02/07/2018, Room 101, LOB, 10:20 am
  • February 15, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0519s , 02/15/2018; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 15, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-0519s , AA, VV; 02/15/2018
  • February 15, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0519s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/15/2018
  • March 7, 2018: Introduced 03/07/2018 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 28, 2018: Public Hearing: 03/28/2018 10:30 AM LOB 306
  • April 3, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/03/2018 09:30 AM LOB 306
  • April 3, 2018: Executive Session: 04/03/2018 LOB 306
  • April 19, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1328h for 04/19/2018 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • April 19, 2018: Amendment #2018-1328h : AA VV 04/19/2018
  • April 19, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1328h: MA VV 04/19/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Sen. Carson Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/02/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Enrolled 05/10/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/10/2018)
  • June 8, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 06/08/2018; Chapter 0227; Effective 07/01/2019

Laws It Would Change

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