SB 475 (2018): relative to testing for Lyme disease.

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SB 475 (2018)

relative to testing for Lyme disease.

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

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 January 24, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0978s). On March 8, 2018 the Senate adopted “Special Order to the next session, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0978s). The committee's amendment (2018-0978s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 14, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On March 14, 2018 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Daniels. On March 14, 2018 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Daniels. On March 14, 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 15, 2018 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 17, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 22–1 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 26, 2018 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 27, 2018. 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 12 to 5.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2018, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • April 10, 2018, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 17, 2018, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • September 27, 2018, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB205
  • October 16, 2018, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB205

Votes

  • March 14, 2018, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 14, 2018, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 14, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0978s — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2018, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: To Be Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • January 24, 2018: Hearing: 01/24/2018, Room 101, LOB, 01:15 pm
  • March 8, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0978s , 03/08/2018; SC 10A
  • March 8, 2018: Special Order to the next session, Without Objection, MA; 03/08/2018
  • March 14, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0978s , 03/14/2018
  • March 14, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-0978s , AA, VV; 03/14/2018
  • March 14, 2018: Sen. Daniels Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 03/14/2018
  • March 14, 2018: Pending Motion Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0978s ; 03/14/2018
  • March 14, 2018: Sen. Daniels Moved to Remove From Table, MA, VV; 03/14/2018
  • March 14, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0978s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/14/2018
  • March 15, 2018: Introduced 03/15/2018 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • April 10, 2018: Public Hearing: 04/10/2018 11:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 17, 2018: Executive Session: 04/17/2018 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 26, 2018: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 04/26/2018 (Vote 22-1; CC)
  • April 26, 2018: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 04/26/2018
  • September 27, 2018: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 09/27/2018 10:00 AM LOB205
  • October 16, 2018: Executive Session: 10/16/2018 01:00 PM LOB205
  • October 29, 2018: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 12-5)

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