SB 289-FN (2019): relative to health and human services.

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SB 289-FN (2019)

relative to health and human services.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 287

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 February 5, 2019. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-0637s). The committee's amendment (2019-0637s) 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, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 21, 2019 the Senate adopted the motion that it ought to pass on a voice vote, but its third reading was left pending. On March 21, 2019 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Feltes. On March 28, 2019 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Cindy Rosenwald. A floor amendment (2019-1301s), offered by Sen. Cindy Rosenwald, was adopted on a voice vote on March 28, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On March 28, 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 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2019. The committee held work sessions on April 16, 2019 and April 17, 2019. The committee met in executive session on April 18, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-1515h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-1515h) 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 Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on May 7, 2019 and May 14, 2019. The committee met in executive session on May 22, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-1792h) by a vote of 12–9, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-1792h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 5, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On June 5, 2019 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 207–141. 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 287 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2019, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • April 10, 2019, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 16, 2019, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 17, 2019, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 18, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • May 7, 2019, 9:30 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • May 14, 2019, 10:30 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • May 22, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • March 7, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0637s — voice vote, passed
  • March 21, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 21, 2019, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 28, 2019, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 28, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1301s — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1515h — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 207, nays 141, 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
  • February 5, 2019: Hearing: 02/05/2019, Room 101, LOB, 01:45 pm
  • March 7, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-0637s , 03/07/2019
  • March 7, 2019: Committee Amendment #2019-0637s , AA, VV; 03/07/2019
  • March 7, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0637s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/07/2019
  • March 20, 2019: Introduced 03/20/2019 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • March 21, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/21/2019
  • March 21, 2019: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; 03/21/2019
  • March 21, 2019: Sen. Feltes Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 03/21/2019
  • March 21, 2019: Pending Motion OT3rdg; 03/21/2019
  • March 28, 2019: Sen. Rosenwald Moved to Remove From Table, MA, VV; 03/28/2019
  • March 28, 2019: Sen. Rosenwald Floor Amendment #2019-1301s , AA, VV; 03/28/2019
  • March 28, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1301s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/28/2019
  • April 10, 2019: Public Hearing: 04/10/2019 10:45 am LOB 205
  • April 16, 2019: Division II Subcommittee Work Session: 04/16/2019 10:00 am LOB 205
  • April 17, 2019: Division II Subcommittee Work Session: 04/17/2019 10:00 am LOB 205
  • April 18, 2019: Executive Session: 04/18/2019 10:00 am LOB 205
  • May 2, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-1515h for 05/02/2019 (Vote 19-0; RC)
  • May 2, 2019: Amendment #2019-1515h : AA VV 05/02/2019
  • May 2, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1515h: MA VV 05/02/2019
  • May 2, 2019: Referred to Finance 05/02/2019
  • May 7, 2019: Division III Work Session: 05/07/2019 09:30 am LOB 210-211
  • May 14, 2019: Division III Work Session: 05/14/2019 10:30 am LOB 210-211
  • May 22, 2019: Executive Session: 05/22/2019 10:00 am LOB 210-211
  • May 29, 2019: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • June 5, 2019: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-1792h for 06/05/2019 (Vote 12-9; RC)
  • June 5, 2019: Amendment #2019-1792h : AA VV 06/05/2019
  • June 5, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1792h: MA RC 207-141 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 287
  • July 24, 2019: I. Sections 1 & 2 Effective 09/17/2019
  • July 24, 2019: II. Sections 3-9 Effective 07/01/2019
  • July 24, 2019: III. Remainder Effective 07/19/2019

Laws It Would Change

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