SB 85 (2019): reestablishing the commission to study environmentally-triggered chronic illness.

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SB 85 (2019)

reestablishing the commission to study environmentally-triggered chronic illness.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 229

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 March 12, 2019. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-1204s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-1204s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 27, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On March 27, 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 23, 2019. The committee held work sessions on April 25, 2019 and May 16, 2019. The committee met in executive session on May 21, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-2035h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-2035h) 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 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 12, 2019, making it Chapter 229 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 12, 2019, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • April 23, 2019, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 25, 2019, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, 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 205
  • May 21, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205

Votes

  • March 27, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1204s — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-2035h — 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
  • March 12, 2019: Hearing: 03/12/2019, Room 101, LOB, 02:30 pm
  • March 20, 2019: Introduced 03/20/2019 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • March 27, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-1204s , 03/27/2019; Vote 5-0; CC
  • March 27, 2019: Committee Amendment #2019-1204s , AA, VV; 03/27/2019
  • March 27, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1204s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/27/2019
  • April 23, 2019: Public Hearing: 04/23/2019 11:30 am LOB 205
  • April 25, 2019: Division II Subcommittee Work Session: 04/25/2019 10:00 am LOB 205
  • May 16, 2019: Division II Subcommittee Work Session: 05/16/2019 10:00 am LOB 205
  • May 21, 2019: Executive Session: 05/21/2019 10:00 am LOB 205
  • June 5, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-2035h for 06/05/2019 (Vote 21-0; CC)
  • June 5, 2019: Amendment #2019-2035h : AA VV 06/05/2019
  • June 5, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-2035h: 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 12, 2019: Signed by the Governor on 07/12/2019; Chapter 229
  • July 16, 2019: I. Section 6 Effective 11/01/2024
  • July 16, 2019: II. Remainder Effective 07/12/2019

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 736 (2019): reestablishing the commission to study environmentally-triggered chronic illness.
  • HB 736 (2019): reestablishing the commission to study environmentally-triggered chronic illness.

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