SB 63 (2018): relative to record management of abuse and neglect reports, establishing a pilot program regarding electronic storage of abuse and neglect records, and establishing the excess appropriation allocation account in the department of health and human services.

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SB 63 (2018)

relative to record management of abuse and neglect reports, establishing a pilot program regarding electronic storage of abuse and neglect records, and establishing the excess appropriation allocation account in the department of health and human services.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 57

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 9, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On March 16, 2017 the Senate adopted “Rerefer” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Giuda. The Senate withdrew that referral and sent the bill to the Health and Human Services committee instead. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2017-2532s). The committee's amendment (2017-2532s) was adopted on a voice vote on January 3, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On January 3, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0260s). The committee's amendment (2018-0260s) was adopted on a roll call 14–9 on February 1, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On February 1, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 7, 2018 and was referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2018. The committee met in executive session on March 27, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1166h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-1166h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 5, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On April 5, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 5, 2018 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a work session on April 11, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 18, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 26–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1649h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-1649h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 26, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On April 26, 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. Bradley. The bill was enrolled on May 10, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2018-1959e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on May 23, 2018, making it Chapter 57 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2017, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • March 20, 2018, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • March 27, 2018: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • April 11, 2018, 9:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 18, 2018, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • February 9, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 16, 2017, Senate: Rerefer — voice vote, passed
  • January 3, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-2532s — voice vote, passed
  • February 1, 2018, Senate: Committee Amendment 0260s — yeas 14, nays 9, passed
  • February 1, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 23, nays 0, passed
  • April 5, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1166h — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1649h — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2018, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • February 2, 2017: Hearing: 02/02/2017, Room 101, LOB, 09:15 am
  • February 9, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/09/2017
  • February 9, 2017: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 02/09/2017
  • March 16, 2017: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 03/16/2017
  • March 16, 2017: Sen. Giuda Moved to Rerefer, MA, VV; 03/16/2017
  • March 24, 2017: Without Objection, SB 63 is vacated from Finance and referred to Health and Human Services; 03/16/2017
  • January 3, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-2532s , 01/03/2018
  • January 3, 2018: Committee Amendment #2017-2532s , AA, VV; 01/03/2018
  • January 3, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-2532s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 01/03/2018
  • February 1, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0260s , 02/01/2018
  • February 1, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-0260s , RC 14Y-9N, AA; 02/01/2018
  • February 1, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0260s, RC 23Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg; 02/01/2018
  • March 7, 2018: Introduced 03/07/2018 and referred to Children and Family Law
  • March 20, 2018: Public Hearing: 03/20/2018 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • March 27, 2018: Executive Session: 03/27/2018 LOB 206
  • April 5, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1166h for 04/05/2018 (Vote 11-1; CC)
  • April 5, 2018: Amendment #2018-1166h : AA VV 04/05/2018
  • April 5, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1166h: MA VV 04/05/2018
  • April 5, 2018: Referred to Finance 04/05/2018
  • April 11, 2018: Division III Work Session: 04/11/2018 09:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • April 18, 2018: Executive Session: 04/18/2018 01:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • April 26, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1649h (NT) for 04/26/2018 (Vote 26-0; RC)
  • April 26, 2018: Amendment #2018-1649h : AA VV 04/26/2018
  • April 26, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1649h: MA VV 04/26/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Sen. Bradley Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/02/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2018-1959e : AA VV 05/10/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2018-1959e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/10/2018)
  • May 10, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/10/2018)
  • May 10, 2018: Enrolled 05/10/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 05/23/2018; Chapter 0057
  • May 23, 2018: I. Section 5 Effective 01/01/2019
  • May 23, 2018: II. Section 8 Effective 07/01/2019
  • May 23, 2018: III. Remainder Effective 05/23/2018

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 537 (2016): relative to record management of abuse and neglect reports.

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