SB 476 (2018): establishing a committee to study reinstituting the unemployed parent program.

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SB 476 (2018)

establishing a committee to study reinstituting the unemployed parent program.

  • 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: 142

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 with changes (amendment 2018-0516s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-0516s) 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 17, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 26, 2018 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 3, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 30, 2018, making it Chapter 142 of the session laws. It took effect on May 30, 2018.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2018, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • April 4, 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

Votes

  • February 15, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0516s — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 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, 01:15 pm
  • February 15, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0516s , 02/15/2018; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 15, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-0516s , AA, VV; 02/15/2018
  • February 15, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0516s, 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 11:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 17, 2018: Executive Session: 04/17/2018 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 26, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/26/2018 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • April 26, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/26/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Enrolled 05/03/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/03/2018)
  • May 30, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 05/30/2018; Chapter 0142; Effective 05/30/2018

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