SB 549-FN-A (2018): relative to plans of safe care for infants affected by substance abuse or withdrawal symptoms from prenatal drug exposure or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.

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SB 549-FN-A (2018)

relative to plans of safe care for infants affected by substance abuse or withdrawal symptoms from prenatal drug exposure or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 336

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 16, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0310s). The committee's amendment (2018-0310s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 1, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On February 1, 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 March 27, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 3, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1339h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-1339h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 12, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On April 12, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 12, 2018 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on April 18, 2018, April 19, 2018 and April 20, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 25, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 22–4 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1688h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-1688h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 3, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On May 3, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 10, 2018 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On May 10, 2018 the House adopted “House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Kotowski. On May 23, 2018 the House adopted the conference report (1996c) on a voice vote. On May 23, 2018 the Senate adopted the conference report (2018-1996c) on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 26, 2018, making it Chapter 336 of the session laws. It took effect on June 26, 2018.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2018, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • March 27, 2018, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 3, 2018: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 18, 2018, 9:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 19, 2018, 2:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 20, 2018, 1:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 25, 2018, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • May 15, 2018, 11:00 AM: committee of conference, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 1, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0310s — voice vote, passed
  • April 12, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1339h — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1688h — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2018, Senate: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2018, House: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2018, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2018, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • January 16, 2018: Hearing: 01/16/2018, Room 101, LOB, 01:15 pm
  • February 1, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0310s , 02/01/2018
  • February 1, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-0310s , AA, VV; 02/01/2018
  • February 1, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0310s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/01/2018
  • March 7, 2018: Introduced 03/07/2018 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • March 27, 2018: Public Hearing: 03/27/2018 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 3, 2018: Executive Session: 04/03/2018 LOB 205
  • April 12, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1339h for 04/12/2018 (Vote 13-0; CC)
  • April 12, 2018: Amendment #2018-1339h : AA VV 04/12/2018
  • April 12, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1339h: MA VV 04/12/2018
  • April 12, 2018: Referred to Finance 04/12/2018
  • April 18, 2018: Division III Work Session: 04/18/2018 09:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • April 19, 2018: Division III Work Session: 04/19/2018 02:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • April 20, 2018: Division III Work Session: 04/20/2018 01:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • April 25, 2018: Executive Session: 04/25/2018 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 2, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1688h for 05/02/2018 (Vote 22-4; RC)
  • May 3, 2018: Amendment #2018-1688h : AA VV 05/03/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1688h: MA VV 05/03/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Sen. Bradley Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C, MA, VV; 05/10/2018
  • May 10, 2018: President Appoints: Senators Gray, Avard, Hennessey; 05/10/2018
  • May 10, 2018: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Rep. Kotowski): MA VV 05/10/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Kotowski, LeBrun, J. MacKay, McMahon 05/10/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Committee of Conference Meeting: 05/15/2018, 11:00 am, Room 103, LOB
  • May 17, 2018: Conference Committee Report #2018-1996c Filed 05/17/2018; House Amendment + New Amendment
  • May 23, 2018: Conference Committee Report 1996c: Adopted, VV 05/23/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Conference Committee Report #2018-1996c , Adopted, VV; 05/23/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/23/2018)
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled 05/23/2018
  • June 26, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 06/26/2018; Chapter 0336; Effective 06/26/2018

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