SB 474 (2018): establishing a committee to study group home rate parity.

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SB 474 (2018)

establishing a committee to study group home rate parity.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 141

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2018. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. A floor amendment (2018-0600s), offered by Sen. Bradley, 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 Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 4, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 19, 2018 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 26, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 30, 2018, making it Chapter 141 of the session laws. It took effect on May 30, 2018.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2018, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • April 4, 2018: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 4, 2018, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205

Votes

  • February 15, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0600s — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2018, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: To Be Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • February 6, 2018: Hearing: 02/06/2018, Room 101, LOB, 01:00 pm
  • February 15, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/15/2018; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 15, 2018: Sen. Bradley Moved to Remove SB 474 from the Consent Calendar; 02/15/2018
  • February 15, 2018: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment #2018-0600s , AA, VV; 02/15/2018
  • February 15, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0600s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/15/2018
  • March 7, 2018: Introduced 03/07/2018 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • April 4, 2018: Public Hearing: 04/04/2018 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 4, 2018: Executive Session: 04/04/2018 LOB 205
  • April 19, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/19/2018 (Vote 14-0; CC)
  • April 19, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/19/2018
  • April 26, 2018: Enrolled 04/26/2018
  • April 26, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 04/26/2018)
  • May 30, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 05/30/2018; Chapter 0141; Effective 05/30/2018

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