SB 176 (2019): establishing a committee to study mental health and human service business process alignment and information system interoperability.

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SB 176 (2019)

establishing a committee to study mental health and human service business process alignment and information system interoperability.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 272

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2019 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2019. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-0635s). The committee's amendment (2019-0635s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 7, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On March 7, 2019 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 20, 2019 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2019. The committee held a work session on April 10, 2019. The committee met in executive session on April 18, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-1472h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-1472h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 2, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On May 2, 2019 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 2, 2019 the bill was referred to the Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 15, 2019. The committee held a work session on May 16, 2019. The committee met in executive session on May 21, 2019 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 June 5, 2019 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On June 13, 2019 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sherman. The bill was enrolled on June 27, 2019 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 19, 2019, making it Chapter 272 of the session laws. It took effect on July 19, 2019.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2019, 1:20 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • April 2, 2019, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 10, 2019, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 18, 2019, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • May 15, 2019, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • May 16, 2019, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 104
  • May 21, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205

Votes

  • March 7, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0635s — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1472h — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2019, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2019, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • January 29, 2019: Hearing: 01/29/2019, Room 101, LOB, 01:20 pm
  • March 7, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-0635s , 03/07/2019
  • March 7, 2019: Committee Amendment #2019-0635s , AA, VV; 03/07/2019
  • March 7, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0635s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/07/2019
  • March 20, 2019: Introduced 03/20/2019 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • April 2, 2019: Public Hearing: 04/02/2019 10:30 am LOB 302
  • April 10, 2019: Full Committee Work Session: 04/10/2019 10:00 am LOB 302
  • April 17, 2019: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 04/17/2019 10:00 am LOB 302
  • April 18, 2019: Executive Session: 04/18/2019 01:00 pm LOB 302
  • May 2, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-1472h for 05/02/2019 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • May 2, 2019: Amendment #2019-1472h : AA VV 05/02/2019
  • May 2, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1472h: MA VV 05/02/2019
  • May 2, 2019: Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs 05/02/2019
  • May 15, 2019: Public Hearing: 05/15/2019 10:30 am LOB 205
  • May 16, 2019: Division I Subcommittee Work Session: 05/16/2019 10:00 am LOB 104
  • May 21, 2019: Executive Session: 05/21/2019 10:00 am LOB 205
  • June 5, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 06/05/2019 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • June 5, 2019: Ought to Pass : MA VV 06/05/2019
  • June 13, 2019: Sen. Sherman Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/13/2019
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled 06/27/2019
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 06/27/2019)
  • July 19, 2019: Signed by the Governor on 07/19/2019; Chapter 272; Effective 07/19/2019

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